Question follow-through · 33888
Neurodiversity: Flexible Working
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to allow flexible working patterns for those that suffer with (a) autism, (b) ADHD and (c) other behavioural disorders.
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- Answering body
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Tabled
- 26 Feb 2025
- Target answer date
- 3 Mar 2025
- Answer
- 7 Mar 2025 · 9 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
26 Feb 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to allow flexible working patterns for those that suffer with (a) autism, (b) ADHD and (c) other behavioural disorders.
3 Mar 2025
Target answer date
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7 Mar 2025
Answer published
ADHD and Autism are neurodevelopmental conditions which are often disabilities considered under the Equality Act 2010. The Equality Act 2010 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 require employers to make reasonable adjustments and to ensure the heal...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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