On Monday 10th November, from 12–3pm, Selby Abbey will open its doors for a community event designed to bring together local organisations, services, and families in support of neurodivergent individuals.
The Selby Neurodiversity Advice Event is completely free to attend, and there’s no need for a diagnosis or booking — just drop in, have a chat, and explore the wide range of support available in the local area.
What to Expect
Visitors will have the chance to meet friendly representatives from a variety of local services, including:
Selby Town PCN, Open Arms, North Yorkshire Libraries, Carers Resource, Parent Carer Voice, Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Early Help NYC, DWP, Living Well NYC, North Yorkshire Sport, Up For Yorkshire, Home Start, Everything Autism, NLY Community Sport, Citizens Advice, Yorkshire Energy Doctor, Recovery College Online, NHSE Choices College, Autism Plus, North Yorkshire Police, The Retreat — and many more to be confirmed.
Whether you’re seeking advice, practical support, or just a friendly conversation, the event offers a welcoming space for everyone to connect, share experiences, and find the help they need.
Event Details
🗓️ Date: Monday 10th November
🕒 Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Venue: Selby Abbey
💡 Free entry — open to everyone.
There’s an in-house café serving refreshments throughout the day, and tables will be provided for stall holders, who can arrive from 11am to set up.
Why It Matters
Events like this play a vital role in strengthening local support networks and making services more accessible to the people who need them most. By bringing together education, health, community, and voluntary sector partners under one roof, Selby is taking an important step towards a more neuro-inclusive community.
If you live locally — whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, a parent or carer, or a professional working in this space — this event is well worth attending. Come along, ask questions, and find out what’s available in your area.
