Cre8ting Wellbeing

20/03/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week. We love that steps are being made to make public spaces like these more accessible. Here's a few we found below ⬇️

Neurodiversity is not a mental health problem. But many people can be neurodivergent and experience a mental health problem.
Adjustments to public spaces can make life easier and more accessible for neurodivergent people and many others, such as:

Those who have a mental health problem - e.g one that can cause sensory disturbances or panic attacks
People taking a mental health medication that has cognitive side effects
Those who have chronic pain conditions
People with a learning disability
Check your local space/venue for updated and latest accessibility options.

Relaxed cinema screenings 🎞️
There are a number of cinemas such as ODEON Cinemas which offer relaxed screenings. This is what Odeon implement during relaxed screenings:
- No adverts or trailers will play before the film
- Films will be screened with subtitles
- The house lights will be on a low level throughout and the volume is reduced
- You can move around the screen, leave and return to the screen as needed.

Supermarket quieter hours 🛒
Some supermarkets have certain hours where they may reduce lighting, turn off/ reduce music and avoid store announcements or other noises where they can. This can vary. Some details we found below:

Tesco:
9am–10am every Wednesday and Saturday.
They also have Sensory Support Boxes which you can borrow at some stores.
Morrisons:
2pm-3pm every Monday to Friday,
9am-10am on Saturdays and the first hour of trading on Sunday.
Asda:
2pm-3pm Monday to Thursday

Relaxed theatre shows 🎭
There are a number of theatres that offer relaxed shows such as the National Theatre :
- performances allow for noise and movement in the auditorium
- There is a chill-out space for anyone who may need time away from the -performance
- You can re-enter when needed

Football Club Sensory rooms ⚽
These vary by football club and need to be booked in advance.
They are a space that is designed to support people who are neurodivergent and who may experience anxiety from attending these events.

Manchester City Football Club
Liverpool Football Club
Chelsea Football Club
Arsenal Football Club
Sunderland AFC
Middlesbrough FC
Cardiff City Football Club
Bristol City Football Club
Norwich City Football Club

Quieter options at museums 🏛️
There are some museums that offer limited early or late entry for those who may have additional sensory needs. Or may have other things like quiet rooms people can access. We found some below - times may vary. Check out their website for more information and booking or see if your local museum offers this too:

National Waterfront Museum (Swansea)
Natural History Museum (London)
The Postal Museum (London)
Science Museum Group (London)
Museum of Liverpool (Liverpool)
Science and Industry Museum (Manchester)
National Space Centre (Leicester)

19/03/2026

13/03/2026

Jeremy Irons has become the patron of a South Devon community theatre company.

12/03/2026

🧠✨ **Strengths Women with ADHD Often Have – Let’s Talk About the Superpowers!**

When people hear **ADHD**, they often think about distraction, restlessness, or difficulty focusing. But what many people don’t realize is that ADHD also comes with **incredible strengths**, especially in women who learn to understand and embrace how their minds work. 💡

ADHD is not just about challenges — it’s also about **unique abilities, creativity, and emotional depth** that can make women powerful thinkers, leaders, and innovators.

💫 **Deep Passion & Dedication**
Women with ADHD often experience emotions and interests very intensely. When something truly excites them, they can dive into it with unmatched passion and dedication. This deep focus can turn hobbies into careers and ideas into meaningful projects.

📚 **Lifelong Learning & Growth Mindset**
Curiosity is a major strength. Many women with ADHD constantly explore new skills, knowledge, and experiences. Their minds are always searching, questioning, and discovering — which naturally creates a **lifelong learner mentality**.

🦋 **Adaptability & Resilience**
Because ADHD comes with daily challenges, many women develop strong resilience. They learn how to adapt, problem-solve, and bounce back from setbacks faster than most people. Life teaches them flexibility, and that becomes a powerful life skill.

🧭 **Strong Intuition**
Women with ADHD often pick up on subtle emotions, energy shifts, and social cues that others might miss. This heightened awareness can create strong intuition and the ability to understand people on a deeper level.

🎭 **Humor, Fun & Playfulness**
ADHD brains thrive on creativity and spontaneity. Many women bring laughter, fun, and playful energy into every room they enter. Their sense of humor and ability to enjoy the moment makes them incredibly refreshing to be around.

⚡ **Magnetic Energy & Authenticity**
Authenticity is a powerful trait. Women with ADHD often express themselves honestly and openly. This raw and genuine personality creates a magnetic energy that attracts people who appreciate realness.

💛 **High Emotional Intelligence & Empathy**
Many women with ADHD feel emotions deeply — both their own and others’. This emotional depth often turns into strong empathy, making them supportive friends, compassionate partners, and understanding leaders.

🛠 **Creative Problem Solvers**
Because ADHD minds think differently, they can see solutions that others might overlook. Whether it’s work challenges or personal situations, they often find **creative ways to turn problems into opportunities**.

🌈 **The Ability to See Another Angle**
One of the most powerful ADHD strengths is perspective. Women with ADHD can reframe negative situations, find hidden possibilities, and inspire others to look at life from a new angle.

✨ **Remember:** ADHD is not a weakness. It’s a different way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. When understood and supported, it can become a **beautiful source of creativity, empathy, and strength.**

If you’re a woman with ADHD — your brain isn’t “too much.”
It’s **powerful, creative, and extraordinary.** 💫

11/03/2026

Researchers at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology held two studies that allowed people diagnosed with ADHD to mentally wander in directed and uncontrolled fashions to unlock their full creative abilities. The results found that those allowed “deliberate mind wandering” were able to unlock higher creative potential, but people diagnosed with more ADHD symptoms creatively thrived better in both “deliberate” and “spontaneous” mind wandering compared to their counterparts.

"We found that people with more ADHD traits, such as lack of attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity, score higher on creative achievements in both studies. This supports previous research,” said lead researcher Dr. Han Fang. “Additionally, we found that mind wandering, particularly deliberate mind wandering, where people allow their ‘thoughts to wander on purpose,’ was associated with greater creativity in people with ADHD. This suggests that mind wandering may be an underlying factor connecting ADHD and creativity.” Read more about this breakthrough below.

09/03/2026

08/03/2026

Decluttering the house - why it feels so overwhelming with ADHD.

Every single object you pick up asks something of you. You have to decide what to do with it, where it should go, whether it still belongs in your life.

And when you’re working through cupboards, drawers, boxes etc, it basically turns into hundreds of small decisions one after the other.

There’s also the guilt of buying something and never using it. The shame of finding things you completely forgot about. The uncomfortable feeling of seeing money you spent sitting there unused (or going into the bin basically) or the reminder of intentions you once had but never quite followed through on. And then the fear of accidentally throwing away the wrong item and it costing you big time (this has happened to me btw with a car charger and a car key…!).

So decluttering isn’t just a practical task. It’s decision after decision, mixed with all these little emotional moments attached to the objects in front of you.

Which is also why many people with ash also have clutter anxiety btw

09/12/2025

Establish an inquiry into reported failures in CAMHS and NHS delays affecting children’s mental health, school attendance, and welfare outcomes.