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BEAANS (Beats, Exercise, Art, ADHD, Nutrition Study) is a pioneering early-intervention programme developed by the Nutritious Minds Trust Charity in collaboration with Dr Abbe Brady at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Curated by Dr Rachel Gow, following years of frontline experience working within the neurodivergent space, BEAANS has been shaped by a deeply concerning and increasingly visible reality: too many bright, creative children are being educationally failed, excluded from school, or becoming disengaged from learning altogether.
For some, this trajectory progresses into the youth offending and criminal justice system, often fuelled by self-medicating with substances and alcohol — a pathway often described as the “playground-to-prison pipeline,” and one that is, in many cases, entirely preventable. BEAANS has been designed to intervene early. This pilot programme, launching in August 2026, supports children aged 10–14 through a one-week immersive experience, followed by a structured three-month mentoring and follow-up phase. The model integrates nutrition, physical activity, and creative expression — recognising the strong links between neurodivergence and creativity, particularly in ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. Children will engage in specialist creative electives, including music production, where they will learn to DJ, mix, write lyrics, perform, and develop skills in MCing; art as therapeutic self-expression; and film-making, culminating in the co-creation of both an original music track and a documentary capturing the BEAANS journey and its wider social impact. Alongside this, children receive two nutritionally designed meals per day, targeted supplementation, and structured daily movement — from paddle and athletics to yoga and nature-based activities — all designed to support brain health, emotional regulation, and confidence. Each child is further supported through ongoing mentoring and nutritional provision until the end of November, providing continuity, stability, and meaningful behavioural change beyond the initial intervention. Importantly, BEAANS is a research-led model. Outcomes will be evaluated and published in a peer-reviewed journal, creating a scalable, evidence-based framework that can be rolled out across communities to reduce risk and improve life trajectories for neurodivergent children. If you or your child has been impacted by ADHD, dyslexia or another neurodivergent condition, and you are passionate about creating meaningful change at a preventative, grassroots, community level, please get in touch. We really need your support, and would love to hear from you.
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  Following the sell-out success of NeuroBloom 2025, we are delighted to return with our annual one-day conference in support of ADHD Awareness Month.
NeuroBloom 2026 will take place on Friday 9th October at the iconic Dockside Vaults, located within the picturesque St Katharine Docks in central London. This unique underground venue will host a powerful day of expert-led talks, lived experience, and meaningful conversations focused on ADHD and neurodivergent minds. Bringing together clinicians, researchers, educators, and individuals with lived experience, NeuroBloom explores the intersection of neuroscience, nutrition, education, brain health, and wellbeing, offering practical, evidence-based insights alongside real-world perspectives . We have curated a phenomenal line-up of expert speakers, alongside opportunities for connection, reflection, and community. Attendees will also have access to a curated selection of marketing and retail stands from innovative brands within the neurodivergent and wellbeing space. Early bird tickets are now available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurobloom-nurturing-adhd-neurodivergent-minds-research-to-real-world-tickets-1458482754179 If you are interested in hosting a marketing stand for your start-up or ADHD/neurodivergent-focused business, please get in touch to secure your place.
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  You are invited to attend or exhibit at our next event — NeuroBloom 2025, a one-day conference in honour of ADHD Awareness Month, taking place on Friday, October 31, 2025, at The Exchange, Twickenham.
The conference has five themes: 1. Fuelling Minds: Current research highlights brain health, nutritional psychiatry, neuroscience, epigenetics, and the gut-brain axis 2. Living Neurodivergently: Women's health and hormone balance, supporting neurodivergent families, lived experiences 3. Learning Differently: Inclusive education from primary school to university, teaching strategies, SEND (referrals, waiting lists, and diagnoses) 4. Wellness & Regulation: Exercise/movement, breathwork, sound healing, yoga, acupuncture, and emotional release 5. Reforming Systems & Current Challenges: Education inequality, advocacy for inclusivity and new models, home-schooling, playground-to-prison-pipeline, strategies to address the growing NEETS This is a 1-day immersive and inclusive summit where lived experience meets science, education, wellness, and community. Our expert speakers will be sharing cutting-edge research connecting with real-world stories. This is a space for learning, sharing, and action — from brain health to inclusion, epigenetics to education, wellness to advocacy. Expect:
Do not delay, you do not want to miss this event! Tickets are selling fast: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurobloom-nurturing-adhd-neurodivergent-minds-research-to-real-world-tickets-1458482754179  Join us in Guildford on Sunday 27th April, for the ultimate indoor family dance party suitable for all ages from 0 years old and upwards. Tickets are almost sold out so get yours today!
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