Did you know 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent?

That’s around 15% of the population.

During Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–22 March), we recognise that every mind works differently – and those differences deserve understanding, support, and celebration.

Neurodivergent colleagues bring valuable strengths to pharmacy teams.

These can include:

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Innovative and creative thinking

• Advanced pattern recognition

• High levels of focus and integrity

Different ways of thinking make healthcare teams stronger.

You don’t need to know if someone is neurodivergent to practise inclusion.

What matters is creating environments where people can:

✔ Work in ways that support their strengths

✔ Communicate their needs

✔ Feel safe to contribute their ideas

Small changes in how we communicate, lead and collaborate can make a big difference.

Practical ways to support neuro-inclusive workplaces:

✔ Promote neurodiversity awareness

✔ Engage with staff networks and lived experience

✔ Be clear and explicit when delegating work

✔ Allow processing time for information

✔ Avoid vague or ambiguous instructions

✔ Use language that creates psychological safety

Inclusive teams benefit everyone.

At Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK we believe celebrating neurodiversity means recognising strengths, not just challenges.

Pharmacy technicians and pharmacy teams bring diverse ways of thinking that improve patient care, safety, and innovation.

Let’s continue to build pharmacy workplaces where everyone can thrive.