Get in touch

To discuss:

  • Reasonable Adjustments needed.
  • Feedback or experiences of using services in Liverpool.

  • Find out how to be more involved.

     

    Email, Text, WhatsApp or Call Alice Lloyd:

alice.lloyd@healthwatchliverpool.co.uk

07927 509618

Sub-group

  • An informal meeting space for people with autism and/or ADHD to discuss their experiences of services within Liverpool.
  • Fidget toys and puzzles/colouring are usually available.
  • There is opportunity to write things down if you do not want to speak to others. 
  • When you enter the room, questions that we will discuss during the meeting will be up on the walls, with post it notes for you to write any answers down. 
  • Questions are usually emailed, posted on Facebook and our WhatsApp group in advance.
  • These meetings help us plan what to discuss with professionals at the Strategic Partnership.
  • Professionals attend these meetings by invitation only.
  • The sub-group meets bi-monthly.
  • Meetings alternate between in person and online

Click here to see the usual room layout

Neurodiversity Strategic Partnership

  • A meeting for professionals and people with autism and/or ADHD to come together to discuss how to improve experiences in Liverpool for Neurodivergent people.
  • The first section of the meeting is usually 'networking' and this can be used to adjust to your surroundings, or chat to others.
  • The meeting usually starts with key updates and has 1/2 key topics of discussion.
  • There is opportunity to contribute ideas before, during or after the meeting by either attending the subgroup or chatting to Alice through WhatsApp/text/call or email. 
  • A quiet space is usually available,
  • Professionals attending usually include; Healthwatch Liverpool, Liverpool City Council and other organisations relevant to the topics being discussed. 

Unheard voices*

  • This is people who find in-person/formal meetings inaccessible. 
  • These neurodivergent people contribute to themes discussed in meetings via email, text, WhatsApp (including WhatsApp voice notes), call or a 1:1 zoom. 
  • During every meeting, Alice advocates for unheard voices. 

*Unheard voices was the terminology decided upon by the people who are part of the group.

Facebook Group 

  • This is a private Facebook Group. 
  • Active participation is not necessary, silent observers are welcome.
  • There is no pressure to interact with posts, many people will email/text or call Alice in response instead. 

Join the Facebook group