the British Army is considering enlisting those with autism or a previous mental health diagnosis. The service reportedly directed outsourcing giant Capita to formulate a plan to potentially hire those who would normally face a blanket ban in the British Army.
Under current rules, applicants who have autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or a history of depression are outright rejected.
But a report by The Telegraph said the army is pushing to reverse this policy, with plans to reassess its medical requirements by refining questions on ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health.
Aspiring soldiers with autism or ADHD account for more than 500 failed applications in the British Army each year.
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Zelensky drafted young men with Downs Syndrome.