TLT launches neurodiversity support package  

 TLT has launched a new neurodiversity network, part of a package of additional measures to support neurodivergent colleagues at work, as part of its progressive and inclusive working approach.  

The package includes the establishment of TLT’s sixth employee network helping neurodivergent colleagues meet, share advice, and provide mutual support. Additionally, the firm has introduced a fully funded assessment, diagnostic and support package, to help colleagues find an easier path to diagnosis and support. This offer is also extended to TLT colleagues’ partners and children, as TLT recognises the importance of supporting those we love, contributing to everyone’s wellbeing. As part of the approach, the firm is working alongside neurodiversity experts, including the Business Disability Forum to offer training and additional support for colleagues. This toolkit will enable discussion and educate about neurodiversity including understanding any changes in working conditions colleagues may need because of their assessment and diagnosis. 

The firm’s package of support measures recognises the challenges facing neurodivergent colleagues and acknowledges that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to neurodiversity in the workplace. Coupled with TLT’s ground-breaking approach to flexibility TLT World, the new measures will empower neurodivergent colleagues to work in a way that best suits them. 

This is the latest package of support being introduced at TLT as part of its ambitions to create a people-first culture, supporting colleagues’ individual needs. In 2023, TLT also introduced free menopause diagnosis and support, alongside targeted policy improvements including a new pregnancy loss policy, covering paid leave.   

Caroline Ramsay, Equity Partner at TLT said: “We are so excited to launch this new package of support measures, with the aim of making TLT a more welcoming environment to neurodivergent people. This is a big step forward for the firm’s health and wellbeing agenda and will have a transformative effect on how we work alongside our neurodiverse colleagues, as well as helping the firm both attract and retain talent.  

Helen Hodgkinson, chief people officer at TLT said: “One in seven people in the UK are estimated to be neurodivergent, and so helping our people to either get the diagnosis they need or create an environment to flourish just makes business sense and is another important step in our goal of creating a people-first environment. We understand that feeling supported by your employer can have a hugely positive impact on our colleague’s sense of belonging. As such, it is important that we are all educated about and able to have informed discussions about neurodiversity. This will help our neurodivergent colleagues to exercise control over their working conditions and create the best working environment.” 

Martha Philips, senior associate, added: “Through TLT, I had a full assessment, having waited just 3 weeks for the appointment. I had already been on the NHS waiting list for a year and faced a further 5-6 years if TLT hadn’t supported this. I got my results on the day with a full report 4 weeks later. 

I have two neuro-divergent children, so it is important for me to be educated and self-aware of my own neurodivergence so that I can advocate for them and give them the best possible experience growing up. A diagnosis for me means that they will have a positive role model without fear or shame of being different. I’m so grateful to TLT for championing inclusivity for Neurodiversity and I hope more people make the most of it”.