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The Hidden 20%

8 Oct 2026 · 2m · 1 chapter

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Our message to Prime Minister Andy Burnham...

In short

The hosts announce a shift in the podcast/charity’s mission and branding, and directly address UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. They argue the government doesn’t know how many people are neurodivergent, so they call for a dedicated minister for neurodiversity, accountability, representation, and efforts to break down silos and “join the dots.”

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No specific guests are named in the transcript; the host references “amazing guests” from prior episodes.

Key claims

the “hidden 20%” label is removed because the true proportion is unknown; the organization will focus more on research, campaigning, and working with government.

Notable examples

changing the name to “The Hidden,” updating visuals (less black, neon green retained), and launching a “future built for every brain” call for support.

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Chapters

0:15

Evolving Our Mission for Neurodiversity

Discussion on the shift in focus towards neurodiversity and community engagement.

“We decided to drop the 20 % because we don't actually know how many people are neurodivergent.”
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0:00Ben here. You knew us as the hidden 20 % and we spent an amazing two and a half years with our podcasts and building our community and our amazing guests. We decided to drop the 20 % because we don't actually know how many people are neurodivergent. the government doesn't actually know how many people are neurodivergent and that's why we want a minister for neurodiversity and some government accountability and representation to start breaking down some of these silos and joining the dots and we as a charity are now much more focused on research campaigning working with government to try and improve things and ultimately not sitting in a podcast studio every week although that was incredible we listened, we learned I talked to some amazing people we just didn't think it was enough so we've changed our name to The Hidden we've changed our look and feel so you'll notice a bit less black, still neon green, still the green dot badges, still wanting to stand up and speak up for neurodivergent people.

1:32We want a future built for every brain. We need your help. We can't do this on our own. But we're super excited to kind of put our new clothes on, get out there and, yeah, make some change. See ya.

From the publisher

Introducing The Hidden...


The Hidden 20% relaunches as The Hidden, with a campaign for a Minister for Neurodiversity.


Founded by Ben Branson, the neurodiversity organisation is building a national movement to make the hidden visible.


The new name marks a new mission: to make neurodiversity a national conversation, and to campaign for the UK's first Minister for Neurodiversity.


Neurodivergent people face years-long waits for assessment. They are failed by schools never built for their brains, pushed out of work, and over-represented in the prison system.


Ben Branson, founder and CEO of The Hidden, said: "Today we become The Hidden and we’re calling for a Minister for Neurodiversity. It’s time to join the dots and build the future for every brain. Onwards!"


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