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13/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, YMCA South Midlands and Makewell are coming together to explore the connection between mental health and youth voice.

Through our Mental Wealth project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, we’ve seen how the right support can help young people find their voice, be valued and empowered.

Join us for an honest and insightful webinar featuring Jennifer Birch, Head of Resident Support at YMCA South Midlands, and Jane Lambert, CEO of Makewell, as they share professional expertise, lived experience, and practical guidance around mental health, wellbeing, and the importance of creating spaces where young people can truly flourish.

Sign up now and be part of the conversation https://lnkd.in/4G0r4+

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 18:00 – 18:40 PM

We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation.

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses day to our fabulous nurses at ECG & Makewell. Today we celebrate your dedication, compassion and tireless commitment to our patients and clients. Thank you for all you do!

11/05/2026

Mentally Prepare: Our ADHD assessment through pictures.

Find out more about our ADHD Assessments at Makewell here: https://wemakewell.co.uk/service/adhd-assessments-for-adults-and-children-milton-keynes-uk/

10/05/2026

Getting Your Neurodivergent Young Person Out of the House

A compassionate, evidence‑based guide for parents and carers.
For many families raising a neurodivergent young person (including autistic, ADHD, or demand‑avoidant profiles), leaving the house can feel overwhelming, stressful and, at times, impossible. What may appear to others as “avoidance” or “refusal” is very often rooted in anxiety, sensory overload, burnout and nervous‑system distress.

This article explores why going out can be so difficult and offers gentle, research‑informed ways to support your young person to engage with the outside world at a pace that works for them.

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A compassionate, evidence‑based guide for parents and carers For many families raising a neurodivergent young person (including autistic, ADHD, or demand‑avoidant profiles), leaving the house can feel overwhelming, stressful and, at times, impossible. What may appear to others as “avoidance”...

09/05/2026

We offer ADHD and Autism assessments for both children and adults. Watch this short video for a glimpse into what an adult consultation at Makewell looks like.

Find out more here: https://wemakewell.co.uk/

08/05/2026

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day.

A reminder of the importance of awareness, early recognition, and listening to your body.

Find out more about our Physical Health Services here at Makewell: https://wemakewell.co.uk/services/physical-health-services/

07/05/2026

Autism and ADHD can co-occur and is often referred to as AuDHD.

It’s not just having both, but how they interact:
wanting structure but struggling to maintain it,
hyperfocusing yet finding it hard to start,
feeling both overstimulated and restless.

Understanding this overlap helps make sense of the experience.

Find out more about our ADHD and Autism assessments at Makewell here: https://wemakewell.co.uk/services/mental-health-services/

06/05/2026

We’re hosting a free SEND Parent Support Group at Makewell - A space to connect, share, and feel supported.

This session’s theme: Sleep.
Sleep challenges are common in childhood and can impact the whole family’s wellbeing, we’ll explore practical support and strategies together.

Tuesday, June 23rd
1:00–2:00 PM - Bradwell Abbey, MK13

If you’re a parent or carer of a child with SEND, you’re very welcome to join us.

Book your free ticket whilst they're still available now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-support-in-milton-keynes-free-parent-support-groups-tickets-1987515264659?aff=erellivmlt

05/05/2026

Clean hands. Safer care.

At Makewell, caring for our patients starts with the basics done right. This World Hand Hygiene Day, we’re proud to keep hygiene at the heart of everything we do, so every person who walks through our doors feels safe, supported, and cared for.

Find out more about our clinic and services here at Makewell: https://wemakewell.co.uk/

05/05/2026

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day!

For many children, handwashing is a simple routine…
but for SEND children, it can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or hard to process.

That’s why encouragement matters more than perfection.
-Celebrate small wins.
-Keep language simple and clear.
-Model it together.
-Offer choices where you can.
-Make it feel positive, not pressured.

Every step counts, even just turning on the tap is progress.

Find out more about Makewell and the assessments we offer: https://wemakewell.co.uk/services/mental-health-services/

04/05/2026

Neurodivergence and Empathy: Rethinking a Harmful Myth

Empathy is often described as the cornerstone of human connection. Yet for decades, neurodivergent people – particularly autistic individuals and those with ADHD – have been unfairly characterised as lacking empathy. This narrative is not only inaccurate, but damaging. Contemporary research and lived experience increasingly demonstrate that neurodivergence does not equate to an absence of empathy; rather, it reflects different ways of experiencing, expressing and interpreting it.

Understanding neurodivergence and empathy together requires us to move away from deficit‑based thinking and towards a relational, context‑aware perspective – one that recognises mutual responsibility, communication differences and diversity of emotional expression.

What Is Neurodivergence?
Neurodivergence refers to individual neurological differences that diverge from what society considers “neurotypical”. This includes, but is not limited to, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. The term sits within the broader concept of neurodiversity, which describes the natural variation in human brains across populations rather than individuals.

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Empathy is often described as the cornerstone of human connection. Yet for decades, neurodivergent people – particularly autistic individuals and those with ADHD – have been unfairly characterised as lacking empathy. This narrative is not only inaccurate, but damaging. Contemporary research and ...