A Southampton hub supporting neurodiverse adults has held its first open day.

The Neurodiversity Connections Hub in Bitterne, funded by Southampton City Council and managed by Autism Hampshire, aimed to showcase the range of support services available.

Organisations such as Autism Hampshire's Information, Advice and Guidance service, Southampton Autism Support Service, No Limits, and Speaking Space currently operate within the hub.

Members the Neurodiversity Connections Hub in BitterneMembers the Neurodiversity Connections Hub in Bitterne (Image: Supplied) Autism Hampshire’s service manager, Katie Board, said: "We launched the hub back in January and it took off straight away with some really amazing charities using the space including our own Information, Advice and Guidance team.

The Neurodiversity Connections Hub in Bitterne was funded by Southampton City CouncilThe Neurodiversity Connections Hub in Bitterne was funded by Southampton City Council (Image: Supplied) "We now have four charities holding regular meetings and workshops providing support for autistic and neurodivergent adults across Southampton.

"It’s a really welcoming space which is part of the community so we’re glad people got the opportunity to see this first hand at the open day."

At the open day individuals, families and professionals were all welcomed into the hubAt the open day individuals, families and professionals were all welcomed into the hub (Image: Supplied) For more information or a virtual tour, visit autismhampshire.org.uk/how-we-can-help/neurodiversity-connections or call 02380 766162.