Neurodiverse Workers’ Network – short survey

At Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, we’re proud to celebrate the unique strengths that make each of our people truly exceptional.

Whether it’s front-line response and control to logistics, prevention, support, and leadership, thinking differently is a real strength - and neurodiversity can play a part in that.

We’d like to better understand how many of our colleagues - across all roles within our Service identify as neurodivergent, whether that’s through a formal diagnosis, self-identification, or simply exploring the possibility.

This short and anonymous survey will help us build a better understanding of neurodiversity across our Service, celebrate the strengths it brings, challenge stigma, and explore meaningful ways to support and champion neurodivergent colleagues at every level.

A quick guide to neurodiversity
Many people may not realise they are neurodivergent. Here’s a brief overview of common neurodivergent profiles - you might recognise traits in yourself:

• Dyslexia – Challenges with reading, writing, or spelling, often paired with strengths in visual thinking, creativity, and verbal communication.
• ADHD – High energy, restlessness, or distractibility, often excelling in crisis response, innovation, and fast-paced environments.
• Autism (Autistic Spectrum) – Differences in communication, routines, or sensory processing, often with exceptional memory, logic, and pattern recognition.
• Dyscalculia – Difficulty with numbers or time, but often strong in language, empathy, or abstract reasoning.

You don’t need a formal diagnosis to relate to these traits.