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

• Specialist hairdressing services for neurodivergent individuals address a significant gap in routine healthcare access, with families travelling considerable distances to access sensory-friendly environments.
• Tailored approaches to sensory sensitivities (lighting, noise, texture) during healthcare procedures can improve outcomes and reduce distress in neurodivergent patients.
• GPs should consider signposting neurodivergent patients to specialist services for routine procedures and discuss sensory accommodations as part of holistic care planning.

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

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