Human-ifesto has launched as a dedicated consultancy to guide UK employers through the neurodiversity and mental health requirements introduced by the Mental Health Act of 2025.
The new legal framework places a stronger obligation on organisations to identify risks early and implement reasonable workplace adjustments, including for individuals without formal diagnoses.
The initiative has been developed by Matt Jones, whose personal experience of ADHD and workplace mental health challenges shaped the consultancy’s approach. A companion podcast has also been introduced to support wider engagement with the topic.
The service provides a structured compliance model delivered through training for HR teams and managers, covering governance, legal responsibilities and consistent operational processes. A formal certification scheme is planned to recognise organisations that meet the required standards.
“We start with the basic manager frameworks, as this stabilises decision-making and helps prevent issues day-to-day. But then you have to make sure you meet the governance and compliance perspective at the HR level and are doing everything you need to do legally. I will go into businesses and imbed a repeatable, defensible, end-to-end system that connects HR and managers with a shared language that reduces decision variance and facilitates consistency.” said Matt Jones, founder of Human-ifesto.
“Mental health challenges come in many forms, from temporary stress to conditions such as ADHD, autism, bipolar, and dyslexia. Once we imbed the system, companies will be fully compliant, and that is where we want to be – we want people to recognise their mental health obligations. Most organisations aren’t exposed because they don’t care, they’re exposed because decisions vary under pressure.”
Human-ifesto is positioning its methodology as a practical tool for organisations seeking to meet legal duties and improve workplace wellbeing.