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Executive Dysfunction: Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering Staff in Local Government
Executive dysfunction is a term used to describe difficulties with the brain’s ability to manage and regulate itself. These challenges...
Sep 17, 20258 min read


Cortical Hyperexcitability: Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering Staff
In today’s increasingly neurodiverse workforce, understanding lesser-known neurological traits like cortical hyperexcitability is...
Sep 17, 20258 min read


Local Government Reorganisation: Opportunity or Overreach?
The Government’s ambitious programme of local government reorganisation (LGR) is reshaping the structure of councils across England. At...
Sep 17, 202512 min read


Invest to Save: How Councils Can Expand In-House Social Care Provision
One of the most pressing and persistent challenges facing local authorities today is the rising cost of social care. Whether it's adult...
Sep 17, 20255 min read


Unconscious Bias in Local Government: From Ice Hockey to Inclusive Councils
Introduction: Why Unconscious Bias Matters in Local Government Unconscious bias is the silent saboteur of fairness. It operates beneath...
Sep 16, 20259 min read


Temporary Doesn’t Mean Second-Class: Rethinking Accommodation Standards in Local Government
Across the UK, councils are grappling with the growing pressures of temporary accommodation. From rural districts to dense urban...
Sep 16, 20257 min read


Hiring as a Strategic Asset: Rethinking Cultural Fit in Local Government Recruitment
Recruitment in local government is too often treated as a reactive, transactional process fill the vacancy, tick the box, move on. But...
Sep 16, 202510 min read


Understanding Dysgraphia: Supporting Neurodiverse Staff in Local Government
Dysgraphia is a specific learning difference that affects an individual’s ability to write coherently and legibly. It can manifest in...
Sep 15, 20257 min read


Optimising Onboarding in Local Authorities: Enhancing Experience and Retention
In today’s local government landscape, recruitment and retention have become increasingly complex. With rising competition for talent,...
Sep 15, 20258 min read


Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Psychological Safety in Local Government
In today’s complex, high-pressure, and rapidly evolving public sector environment, psychological safety is not a luxury it’s a strategic...
Sep 15, 20259 min read


Tourette Syndrome in Local Government Workplaces: Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering Staff
What Is Tourette Syndrome? Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition characterised by involuntary, repetitive movements and...
Sep 14, 20256 min read


Dyscalculia in the Workplace: Understanding, Supporting, and Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent
Dyscalculia , often described as "dyslexia with numbers", is a specific learning difficulty that affects a person’s ability to understand...
Sep 14, 20258 min read


Misophonia in the Workplace: Understanding and Supporting a Hidden Neurodiversity
What is Misophonia? Misophonia literally “hatred of sound” is a neurological condition where specific everyday sounds trigger intense...
Sep 14, 20257 min read


Transforming Revenues and Benefits into a Strategic Asset for Council Finances
Revenues and benefits teams are undergoing a transformation from transactional administrators to strategic leaders within local...
Sep 14, 20255 min read


Understanding Dyspraxia in the Workplace: A Guide for Local Government
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) , is a lifelong neurological condition that affects the way the brain...
Sep 12, 20257 min read


Dyslexia in Local Government: Understanding Strengths, Supporting Success
Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that affects reading, writing, spelling, and information processing. It is estimated to affect...
Sep 12, 20256 min read


Navigating the Political Landscape: The Challenge of Remaining Apolitical in Local Government
In the complex machinery of local government, officers are expected to operate with impartiality, professionalism, and integrity...
Sep 12, 20258 min read


Autism in Local Government: Understanding Strengths, Supporting Success
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals perceive the world, communicate,...
Sep 12, 202510 min read


Supporting Neurodiversity in Local Government: Understanding and Empowering Staff with ADHD
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates...
Sep 11, 202512 min read


How to Recruit, Retain and Promote Neurodiversity in Local Government
Introduction: Why Neurodiversity Matters in Local Government Neurodiversity is a concept that recognises and respects neurological...
Sep 11, 202510 min read
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