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Mindroom featured in the State of Children’s Rights Report 2026
We are delighted to share Together Scotland’s new State of Children’s Rights Report 2026, which highlights case studies of organisations across Scotland putting a children’s human rights approach into practice. This year’s State of Children’s Rights Report explores...
Mindroom nominated for Neurodiverse Business Award
We are delighted to share that Mindroom has been shortlisted for ‘Campaign or Initiative of the Year’ at the 2026 Neurodiverse Business Awards. Our shortlisted initiative is a parent-led research project exploring the often unseen workplace impact of raising a...
Trusts & Statutory Manager Vacancy
Salary £32,101 - £36,130 depending on skills and experience Status: Full time – 35hrs Location: Home-based with occasional travel to our offices in Edinburgh and to external meetings with funders. Mindroom provide a nationwide service and, as such, welcome...
Rights & Participation Youth Groups
Your voice matters. Make it heard by joining the Young Start projectWe’re excited to launch Young Start, a youth-led participation project bringing together neurodivergent children and young people aged 8 to 25 from across Scotland. This is a space to connect, share...
Parent & Carer Workplace Survey: Now Open
Parent and carer workplace surveyAt Mindroom, we’ve just launched a new survey to hear directly from parents and carers of neurodivergent children about their experiences in the workplace. If this applies to you, your voice matters. Please consider taking part! What...
Mindroom Impact Report 2024
Together We Made The Difference 2024 was a year of extraordinary impact for Mindroom. As more children, young people, and families faced challenges, we supported over 2,100 people with practical help, understanding, and hope. Rising demand reflects the urgent need for...
Mindroom on Reporting Scotland
We’re proud to share this feature from BBC Reporting Scotland, where Mindroom and our CEO Alan Thornburrow appeared to highlight the urgent challenges facing neurodivergent children in Scotland. In this report, we follow Rosie’s story — a young person supported by...
Thriving Workplaces Launch
Join us for the launch of ‘Thriving Workplaces: A Practical Guide to Neuroinclusion’. We’re excited to invite you to the launch of our new guide: Thriving Workplaces: A Practical Guide to Neuroinclusion. Developed through a collaborative partnership between Mindroom,...
Rights and Participation Worker Vacancy
Salary: £25,290-£28,464 pro rata. The successful applicant will be appointed at point SO6/4 on our salary scale: £27,635 pro rata. Status: Part time, 24 hours per week. Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028. Location: Hybrid, working from home with some work from...
Mindroom Celebrates Success Of Volunteering Scheme
More urged to sign up to the vital scheme, making a real difference to the lives of neurodivergent young people and volunteers alike An Edinburgh-based initiative offering vital support for neurodivergent young people navigating the complex journey into adulthood is...
Dr Alastair Salvesen, CBE, CA, MBA, Hon DSc
Trustee of The Salvesen Mindroom Centre The heartbreaking news that Alastair Salvesen died suddenly on Monday 9th December has profoundly saddened the Trustees and staff of the Salvesen Mindroom Centre, along with the volunteers, supporters, professional and...
Salvesen Mindroom Centre appoints investment expert Ed Troughton as New Chairman
Salvesen Mindroom Centre, a leading charity that champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds, has appointed investment veteran Ed Troughton as the new chairman of its Board of Trustees. A former Army officer who has also chaired Dundee Rep...
Edinburgh and Lothians adults referred for ‘ADHD diagnosis’ at the rate of 10-a-day
New data reveals that 10 adults-a-day in Edinburgh and the Lothians are being referred for a neurodiverse disorder diagnosis. There were 3,641 referrals for a neurodiverse disorder in 2023 through the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), figures obtained by...
Burness Paull is marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Colleagues are encouraged to get involved in a number of activities to confront stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, celebrate the unique strengths and traits that thinking differently brings, and highlight the many advantages of building...