Our story
ADHD Norfolk began in 2007 as a voluntary organisation, founded by a mother diagnosed with ADHD who also had two children diagnosed with ADHD. She formed it after seeing the lack of services available in Norfolk and East Anglia.
From small meetings in a café on King Street, Norwich, ADHD Norfolk grew to provide ADHD and autism diagnostic services, psychoeducation and coaching in clinic and in schools. Having merged with Different Minds East Anglia, Different Minds (ADHD ASD Norfolk) Limited now operates from central Norwich.
Our mission
To support and empower individuals with ADHD and autism to thrive in every aspect of life.
Safe
Protecting wellbeing through consistent, professional standards.
Effective
Evidence-based, person-centred diagnosis and support.
Caring
Compassion, dignity and empathy at the heart of everything.
Responsive
Listening and tailoring our approach to changing needs.
Well-led
Strong values, experienced leadership and continuous improvement.
Challenging stigma
Promoting awareness, acceptance and understanding.
Vision & goals
Our vision is for people with ADHD or autism to get the support and respect they deserve, so they are not limited by their symptoms.
- Empower people to understand their condition and live uninhibited by it
- Support those affected so challenges become manageable
- Improve services so the right support arrives at the right time
- Enable full participation in society
- Reduce stigma and marginalisation
- Grow our services so they are accessible to all who need them
Our values
Acceptance
Of everybody — embracing difference and diversity.
United
Together we are stronger.
Responsive
To the national ADHD agenda.
Dignity
Everyone's entitlement, regardless of difference.
Compassion
Understanding of everyone's ADHD and autism challenges.