Lycali Nominated for a National Diversity Award 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that Lycali Therapies & Assessment Ltd has been nominated for a 2026 National Diversity Award.
This nomination means so much to us because it represents something bigger than Lycali itself — the growing recognition of the importance of neurodiversity-affirming support, inclusive communities and accessible services for neurodivergent individuals and families.
You can view and support our nomination here: Vote for Lycali at the National Diversity Awards
Why Lycali Was Created
Lycali was created to help bridge the gaps that many neurodivergent people experience when trying to access assessment, understanding and ongoing support.
As a specialist service based in Kent, we support children, young people and adults across:
Thanet
Broadstairs
Ramsgate
Margate
Whitstable
and nationwide through online services
At Lycali, we believe neurodivergent individuals deserve services that are:
Neuro-affirming
Compassionate
Accessible
Person-centred
Focused on strengths as well as challenges
We also believe support should not stop after diagnosis.
More Than Assessments
Alongside autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia and speech and language services, we are passionate about building meaningful post-diagnostic support and community connection.
Many individuals and families tell us that after receiving a diagnosis, they are often left asking:
“What happens next?”
“How do I support myself or my child?”
“Where can we find understanding and community?”
This is one of the reasons we developed initiatives such as the Lycali Access to Support Fund.
The Lycali Access to Support Fund
The Lycali Access to Support Fund was created to improve access to support for neurodivergent individuals and families who may otherwise struggle to access services.
Through the fund, we have been able to offer funded psychoeducation and support opportunities designed to help people:
Better understand their neurodivergence
Build confidence and practical strategies
Feel less isolated
Access supportive, neuro-affirming guidance
The response to the fund has shown just how significant the need is for accessible neurodivergent support services across Kent and beyond.
Creating Neurodivergent Community Spaces
Community and connection are incredibly important to us at Lycali.
We currently host a monthly ADHD Coffee Morning for women in collaboration with The Grain Grocer. The coffee morning provides a welcoming and understanding environment where neurodivergent women can connect with others who share similar experiences.
These spaces matter.
Feeling understood, accepted and connected can have a huge impact on wellbeing and mental health.
As Lycali continues to grow, we hope to expand our community-focused support even further through:
Additional coffee mornings and support groups
Workshops and psychoeducation events
Downloadable resources and guides
Community partnerships
Neurodiversity awareness initiatives
Accessible support opportunities across Kent and online
This nomination feels like encouragement to continue building those spaces and supports for the neurodivergent community.
Why Neurodiversity Awareness Matters
Greater neurodiversity awareness helps create:
More inclusive schools
Better workplace understanding
Earlier identification of needs
Reduced stigma
Improved wellbeing
Better long-term outcomes for neurodivergent people
But awareness alone is not enough.
It must lead to understanding, acceptance, practical support and meaningful change.
At Lycali, we remain committed to continuing that work through assessments, therapy, advocacy, psychoeducation and community support.
Thank You
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to every individual, family, organisation and professional who has supported Lycali so far.
This nomination belongs to the wider neurodivergent community just as much as it belongs to us.
We are incredibly excited for what comes next and look forward to continuing to grow services, resources and community initiatives that genuinely make a difference.
Support Our Nomination
If you would like to support Lycali and the work we are doing to improve neurodivergent support and inclusion, you can vote for us here:
National Diversity Awards – Lycali Nomination Page