‘We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut’

• Specialized sensory-friendly hairdressing services can significantly improve access to routine care for neurodivergent individuals who struggle with traditional salon environments
• Families currently travel substantial distances to access accommodating services, indicating a significant gap in mainstream provision for neurodivergent patients
• GPs should consider signposting neurodivergent patients to specialized salons and advocating for sensory-friendly adaptations in local services to reduce healthcare inequalities

How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

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