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Join us for our next free webinar for MDS members at 7pm on 19 May 2026, for a practical introduction to understanding and managing neurodiversity in the workplace, touching in particular on common conditions such as Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia.
Your hosts, Victoria Wilson and Thomas Giles, from the MDS Legal Team, will outline the legal framework under the Equality Act 2010, including the duty to make reasonable adjustments and the risks of discrimination, before moving to general awareness of how neurodiversity may affect communication and performance.
The session will also explore practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals, fostering an inclusive working environment, and responding appropriately where concerns or disclosures arise.
If you are a MDS member and would like to view a recording, get in touch at [email protected].
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Victoria Wilson, Solicitor
Victoria has practised as a defence healthcare Solicitor for 30 years, starting her legal career as an in house Solicitor at the Medical Defence Union in London. She has experience in clinical negligence claims, Inquests, NHS disciplinary proceedings and Regulatory Councils, namely the GMC, GDC and NMC.
Throughout her career, she represented doctors, dentists and nurses in these jurisdictions.
These years of experience have exposed Linda to numerous situations where she has had to help or manage people involved in a variety of situations where conflict occurs.
Thomas Giles is a Solicitor within the Legal Team at MDS.
Thomas built a diverse practice through roles at regional and national firms, acting for individual professionals and corporate clients alike and now specialises in contract disputes across both Employment Law and Civil Litigation. Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, he served as a regulatory investigator at the Health and Safety Executive, and as a policy adviser within the Civil Service,
Alongside his litigation experience, Thomas has developed considerable expertise in medico-regulatory matters. He regularly supports clinicians, dentists and nurses facing investigations and proceedings, including those brought under Trust Investigations and before Regulatory Tribunals such as MPTS procedures.
His broad experience gives him a strong grounding in public sector governance and regulation, regulatory frameworks, and enforcement processes, which allow him to deal assuredly with sensitive issues with a clear, analytical approach and a commitment to providing robust, practical advice.
The session will also explore practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals, fostering an inclusive working environment, and responding appropriately where concerns or disclosures arise.
The main learning outcomes from this session will be:
Understanding the concept of neurodiversity and recognising common neurodivergent conditions, including autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
Learning to identify how neurodivergence may present in the workplace, including less visible or “hidden” disabilities.
Gaining a working knowledge of employer obligations under the Equality Act 2010, including discrimination risks, the duty to make reasonable adjustments, and what constitute such practical and proportionate adjustments to support neurodivergent colleagues.
Recognising potential barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals in professional environments and the importance of promoting inclusive working practices that support a diverse workforce.
Developing confidence in having appropriate and sensitive conversations around disclosure and support needs.
Understanding when and how to seek further advice or escalate workplace concerns appropriately.
We hope you will join us for this session on Tuesday 19 May 2026, from 7pm to 8pm. This free session will also count for 1 CPD hour.
