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We are your personal partner for neurodiversity and mental health assessments, coaching and personalised strategies for learning and working your way.

26/03/2026

Over 41,940 people have already completed our online quizzes.

People come to them for many different reasons.

Some are curious about their own neurodivergent traits.

Some are exploring why work feels harder than it should.

Others want language to start a conversation about support.

What we hear most often afterwards is this:
“Now things make more sense.”

Understanding how your brain works can be a powerful first step.

If you’ve never explored these questions before, our quizzes are a simple place to start. Click here to take our tests: https://zurl.co/NmfGa

24/03/2026

The landscape of the UK workplace is changing rapidly. Recent data from the Ministry of Justice has revealed a significant surge in neurodiversity-related Employment Tribunal claims, highlighting a growing gap between employee needs and workplace support.

What does this tell us? It’s not just that more people are receiving diagnoses; it’s that employees are more confident than ever in asserting their rights. This data underscores a critical reality: failing to implement reasonable adjustments is no longer just a missed opportunity for talent, it is a significant legal and financial risk.

We believe that most of these disputes are preventable. When managers are trained and workplaces are designed with neuroinclusion in mind, employees thrive and the need for litigation disappears.

If you want your business to be more proactive but aren't sure where to start, then we're here to help. Email hello@aimforward.co.uk or call us on 0113 873 0770.

18/03/2026

Tomorrow, our CEO Matthew Timmis is joining the Mindful Employer team to cut through the noise.

After 20 years of seeing what truly moves the needle in neuroinclusion, he’s stripping away the complex theories to share what actually works in a modern office environment.

If you’ve ever wondered how to support neurodivergent talent without a large budget or a total structural overhaul, this session is for you. Matthew will be sharing 10 practical, low-cost ways to better support neurodiversity and mental health.

When: Tomorrow, Thursday 19th March
Time: 10:15 AM
Where: Online (MS Teams)

There is still time to reserve your space, join the conversation and leave with a toolkit you can actually use - https://zurl.co/HH2vP

16/03/2026

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! 🎉

Did you know that neurodiverse teams are consistently shown to be up to 30% more productive?

Despite the clear benefits, 39% of employers still cite a "lack of knowledge" as the primary barrier to building a neuroinclusive culture.

Our workplace needs assessments take the guesswork out of inclusion by providing clear, actionable roadmaps for every individual.

Moving from awareness to action starts with understanding what your people need to thrive.

12/03/2026

Today is University Mental Health Day.

Many students with neurodivergence, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities receive meaningful support at university through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). This can include assistive technology, specialist mentoring, study skills support, and adjustments that help them succeed.

But when those same students graduate and enter the workplace, that support often disappears overnight.

The transition from university to employment can bring new challenges, including different expectations around communication and productivity.

The next generation of leaders also have high expectations about what they are entitled to.

Workplace Needs Assessments can play a vital role: helping identify how someone works best, understanding potential barriers in their role or environment, and recommending practical adjustments that support both performance and wellbeing as they begin their careers.

As we reflect on University Mental Health Day, it’s worth asking:

Are you factoring reasonable adjustment planning and on-going workplace support into your graduate onboarding?

Supporting graduates through the transition from university to work doesn’t just help individuals, it helps organisations unlock the full potential of their emerging talent.

10/03/2026

Today is My Whole Self Day 2026, and it’s a vital reminder from MHFA England that psychological safety is a performance strategy, not just a HR buzzword. When employees feel they have to hide parts of their identity, neurodivergence, or mental health, they are spending a massive amount of cognitive energy on masking rather than on the task at hand.

Creating a culture where people are safe to speak up, ask questions, and be themselves is how you unlock true innovation. We see Workplace Needs Assessments as a primary tool for breaking down these barriers.

By proactively asking what an individual needs to thrive, it opens a line of communication which proves the company is invested in the person as a whole, which is the quickest way to build the trust needed for a high-performing team.

Let’s start building cultures where everyone is safe, valued, and understood.

09/03/2026

We know that many employers genuinely want to be more inclusive but feel unsure of where to start and there is a common misconception that supporting neurodiversity requires specialist knowledge, a large budget, or complex processes.

In reality, small, practical adjustments can make a profound difference to how people experience work.

Our CEO, Matthew Timmis, has partnered with Mindful Employer to bring you a free webinar on the 19th March, 10.15am, where he will share real-world insights to help employers support neurodivergence, mental health, and physical health, without it feeling daunting or expensive.

Our free webinar will explore simple, actionable ways to create environments where people can perform at their best and where inclusion is built into everyday practice.

If you know a colleague or HR professional who would find this valuable, please do feel free to share the registration link with them.

https://zurl.co/gSMvD

06/03/2026

A landmark report from the Trades Union Congress has confirmed that stress is now entrenched as the biggest health and safety issue facing UK workers.

⚠️ 79% of safety reps cite stress as a major hazard - the highest figure ever recorded.

⚠️ 22 million working days were lost to stress in the last year alone.

⚠️ In 2024/25, stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 52% of all work related ill health and 62% of all working days lost due to work-related ill health.

We see the human cost of this assessment gap every day. When employers fail to assess psychological risks, they miss the chance to implement the simple, reasonable adjustments that prevent burnout.

Health and Safety law is clear: employers must identify and control risks to health, and that includes stress.

We help organisations move beyond "wellness perks" and into meaningful, legal compliance through robust workplace needs assessments.

Is your workplace treating stress with the same seriousness as a physical hazard?

27/02/2026

When workplace practices are rigid and "unspoken" norms rule the day, your most talented neurodivergent employees often spend more energy navigating the system than doing the work they excel at.

To retain top talent, we must move toward a model of proactive inclusion. By embedding these 5 practices, from recruitment to management training, you don't just support neurodivergent staff; you create a more efficient, less stressful environment for your entire team.

Explore how to implement these steps in our latest blog, https://zurl.co/sSBEu or for a bespoke consultancy package, please get in touch.

16/02/2026

Celebrate the one person who is always going to be by your side: you.

Valentine’s Day may be over, but we’re still celebrating a different kind of love: the kind you show yourself by seeking the clarity you deserve.

This year, move beyond the flowers and chocolates and give yourself a gift that changes the way you navigate the world. Understanding your cognitive profile isn’t just data, it’s the ultimate act of self-care. It’s the moment you finally give yourself the gift of clarity, patience, and the tools you truly deserve.

By understanding how your brain works, you can finally trade "getting by" for the relief of a weight being lifted. You deserve to be understood... especially by yourself. 💚

14/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing some love from our Trustpilot page.

There’s nothing we love more than hearing how our team has helped you thrive in the workplace. From ADHD strategies to tailored advice, our goal is always to make sure you feel seen and supported.

❤️ We know that the right advice at the right time can change everything. ❤️

09/02/2026

What better way to start the week than with some great news... we’re proud to announce that we’re partnering with COPE Occupational Health Services! 📣

This partnership creates a more joined-up pathway for organisations seeking specialist neurodiversity services and workplace needs assessments, alongside high-quality occupational health support.

By bringing together COPE’s clinical expertise and our specialist neurodiversity and workplace assessment services, we can offer clients a more integrated, practical route to effective workplace adjustments and sustainable performance.

Together, we’re helping organisations build environments where people can work well, think differently, and perform at their best.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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http://www.aimforward.co.uk/

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