New UK Charity Launches Free Mental Health Platform for Neurodivergent People
By Mental Health Correspondent
A new UK charity has launched a free online platform aimed at helping neurodivergent people better understand and manage their mental health, amid growing concern over long NHS waiting lists and gaps in support.
neurobetter, a recently established organisation, says its website is designed to provide clear, evidence-based information for people who are often left navigating complex conditions without timely help.
Around one in five people in the UK are estimated to be neurodivergent.
Yet access to assessment and support remains a major challenge. In England alone, more than half a million people were waiting for an ADHD assessment as of late 2025, with many facing delays of over a year. Autism assessment waiting lists have also surged, with hundreds of thousands waiting far beyond recommended timeframes.
The consequences can be severe. Research has found autistic adults are significantly more likely to die by suicide, while a 2026 study from the University of Glasgow reported that the vast majority of adults with ADHD symptoms had experienced suicidal thoughts at some point.
Against this backdrop, neurobetter has positioned itself as an early intervention resource — offering information to help people make sense of their experiences before reaching crisis point, rather than replacing clinical care.
The platform brings together a wide range of topics spanning both neurodiversity and mental health, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation.
Its content is based on peer-reviewed research and shaped by the perspectives of people with lived experience.
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Alongside its information hub, the website includes a peer support community, a nationwide directory of services across England and Wales, and a confidential feature allowing users to submit questions to qualified counsellors. It also directs users to established crisis support organisations such as Mind, Samaritans and NHS emergency services.
Practical guidance is another key focus, with advice covering diagnosis pathways, accessing financial and workplace support, and managing relationships and family life.
The charity was founded by James Inman, a technologist and psychotherapist-in-training, who drew on his own experience of being diagnosed later in life.
James Inman, Founder, neurobetter said:
"Too many neurodivergent people are falling through the cracks — waiting years for a diagnosis, struggling to access the right support, and dealing with mental health challenges in silence. neurobetter exists because we believe understanding should lead to change. We're building a resource that treats people with dignity and gives them the information they need, when they need it — not after a crisis has already happened."
Lucy Owen, Interim Chair of Trustees at neurobetter, said:
"We've spent nearly two years establishing neurobetter as a charity, and I'm proud of the foundation we've built. Our board of Trustees includes people with charity, academic, legal, and medical backgrounds — all with lived experience of neurodivergence. We've engaged thoroughly with the Charity Commission of England and Wales, ensured compliance with the Online Safety Act 2023, and crucially, we have made sure each of our services includes lived experience at its core. That combination of professional rigour and personal understanding drives everything we do."
Looking ahead, neurobetter says it plans to expand its support offering, with a particular focus on developing crisis services tailored specifically to neurodivergent people.
The organisation is also seeking partnerships with universities to strengthen research in the field, as well as working with employers to improve workplace understanding and inclusion.
The charity is currently recruiting volunteers to help build out its local services directory and is seeking additional funding through donations, grants and corporate partnerships as it looks to scale its reach.
