Welcome to ADHD UK
ADHD UK is by people with ADHD for people with ADHD.
The best place to start is our About ADHD page. From there we have videos (by Dr Max Davie – specialist in ADHD, trustee of ADHD UK and person with ADHD), we have information on teacher attitudes to help inform conversations with your school, and for adults a self-screener survey to uncover if you might have ADHD.
If you think you have ADHD and are worried about NHS waiting times please look at the diagnosis pathway page, which has information on your NHS Right to Choose and faster NHS paid options.
We’ve recently launched our discovery platform to find ADHD strategies, products and ideas.
We hold video based support groups. Bringing people together on areas such as “Recently diagnosed Adult ADHD”, “Finding the right career”, “Parenting” and others. If you are interesting in participating join our mailing list to be notified.
If you want to get involved. You can read our political goals and strategy here as well as learn about how to get involved. If you want to donate or fundraise. Then please get in touch! If you’d like to explore volunteering then register your interest here.
To follow us as we grow please follow us on facebook, twitter or instagram or join our mailing list.
Current Research
Right now we’re undertaking research into the structured support available for people ADHD. In particular, we want to learn about people’s experiences of Exam Halls, To-do Systems, Access to Work, got Workplace Adjustments, Student Disability Allowance and/or Personal Independence Payments.
If you’ve got experience please click the links. We’ll use your learnings to help others with ADHD.
Donate to ADHD UK
Please consider donating to support our work. We’re working to positively change what it means to have ADHD in the UK. We need your help to do that.
We receive no government funds. Fundraising is extremely difficult because of the economic climate and because of the discrimination and stigma that means many can’t be out and ask for fundraising sponsorship.
That means any donation you give is extremely valued. It is the only way we can do the work we do. Thank you for considering it.
ADHD Marketplace
Coaches and more
A diverse directory of professionals who truly understand ADHD. All in our Marketplace. If you are interested in getting an ADHD Coach, Tutor, Home or Office Organiser, attending a Workshop or more then check it out. If you offer ADHD services and want to participate then get in touch.
What is ADHD
One of many videos available on our youtube channel.
ADHD UK are regularly across UK Media. Raising the profile of ADHD in the UK:
The Sun: RELIEF & GRIEF We spent our whole lives feeling ‘a failure’ and battling crippling anxiety – until life-changing diagnoses in our 50s
ADHD UK was quoted in the article and provided background information.
Henry Shelford on Sky News Talking about People Self-Medicating due to the Global Shortage of ADHD Medication
Henry Shelford on Sky News talking about people self-medicating due to the global shortage of ADHD medication.
The Sun: MAKING SENSE Do you suffer ‘popcorn thinking’ like I’m A Celeb’s Ant? The 9 signs you’re living with hidden ADHD
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was interviewed and provided background information.
BBC Radio Kent: Interviews with ADHD individuals and families on the medication shortage
ADHD UK provided background information and identified and introduced case studies to be interviewed
BBC Look North: Henry Grierson
This BBC story talks about Henry Grierson. Henry Grierson had ADHD and struggled and took his own life. Our CEO, Henry Shelford, is interviewed and speaks…
BBC News: ADHD drug shortage ‘nightmare’ for Kent families
ADHD UK identified and introduced impacted individuals for inclusion and impact in the news story. We also provided background interviews and information.
Sky News: What it’s like to live with adult ADHD | Britain and Me
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was interviewed and provided background information.
Nursing in Practice: School nurses key to providing ‘safety net’ for children with ADHD
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was interviewed and provided background information.
Fidelity International: The ADHD tax: paying the price of neurodiversity
ADHD UK was quoted in the article and provided background information.
The Independent: Two million people in the UK could have undiagnosed ADHD — here are the signs
ADHD UK was quoted in the article and provided background information.
Oxford Mail: Record patients in Oxfordshire region taking ADHD medication
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was interviewed and provided background information.
BBC News: ADHD funding shortages leave patients ‘very worried’
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.
BBC Radio Oxford
The failure in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) to provide annual reviews for ADHD medication is a catastrophe for many. It…
Good Morning Britain. Henry Shelford and Amber Gill on the ADHD medication shortages.
Good Morning Britain. Henry Shelford and Amber Gill on the ADHD medication shortages.
Henry Shelford on Talk Radio with Cristo Foufas Talking about ADHD in the Election and How our Issues are being missed in the Manifestos
Henry Shelford on Talk Radio with Cristo Foufas Talking about ADHD in the Election and How our Issues are Being Missed in the Manifestos
BBC Radio Kent: Henry Shelford providing an update about the ADHD medication issue in the UK
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK was interviewed and provided an update about the ADHD medication issue in the UK.
Henry Shelford on BBC Look North Talking About the Urgent Need for Better ADHD Support Following Tragic Loss of Teenager
Henry Shelford on BBC Look North Talking About the Urgent Need for Better ADHD Support Following Tragic Loss of Teenager.
BBC Radio 4: ADHD Medication Shortages: Impact on Students and Request for Community Input
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK was interviewed and provided background information.
BBC: Student rations ADHD medication ahead of exams
ADHD UK have worked with the BBC on this important piece on the impact of the ADHD medication supply issues, studying, revision and upcoming exams.
BBC News: Oxfordshire: ADHD medication shortage continues, pharmacists say
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK was interviewed and provided background information.
The Guardian: The sudden rise of AuDHD: what is behind the rocketing rates of this life-changing diagnosis?
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK was interviewed and provided background information.
BBC The One Show: The ADHD Medication Crisis and Its Impact on Employment
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK was interviewed and provided background information.
BBC Radio 5 Live: ADHD UK’s CEO and Co-Founder, Henry Shelford, Addresses the Impact of National ADHD Medication Shortages on Stress and Anxiety Levels in an Exclusive Interview
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK was interviewed and provided background information.
Practice Business News: ADHD medication shortage threatens jobs
Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK was interviewed and provided background information.
Our three most recent additions to our ADHD and Famous Page :
Helen Flanagan
Helen Joyce Flanagan (b. 1990) is an English actress and model. She is best known for playing the role of Rosie Webster in the ITV soap…
Daniel Johnson MSP
Daniel Guy Johnson (b. 1977) is a Scottish Labour politician who has served as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Edinburgh Southern constituency…
Busy Philipps
Elizabeth Jean "Busy" Philipps (b. 1979) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles on the television series Freaks and Geeks, Dawson's Creek,…
Ellen Degeneres
Ellen Lee DeGeneres (b. 1958) is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She starred in the television sitcoms Ellen and The Ellen Show.…
Freddy Brazier
Freddy Brazier (b. 2004) is an English model and television personality. The son of Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody, he made appearances in his mother's reality…
James Middleton
James William Middleton (b. 1987) is a British entrepreneur who is the younger brother of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Born in Reading, Berkshire, Middleton was educated…
Skye Wheatley
Skye Wheatley (b. 1994) is an Australian reality television personality, model, and social media influencer. She gained fame after appearing on the reality TV series "Big…
Lewis Hamilton
Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE HonFREng (b.1985) is a British racing driver competing in Formula One, driving for Mercedes, and has also driven for McLaren.…
Kit Harington
Christopher Catesby "Kit" Harington (b.1986) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Jon Snow in the HBO fantasy television series Game…
Nicky Campbell
Nicky Campbell OBE is a Scottish broadcaster, TV presenter and journalist. He has spoken about being diagnosed with ADHD.
Alasdair Gill
Alasdair Gill, known to his friends as Ali, is a chef and entrepreneur with a compelling life story. He has spoken about having ADHD.
Sarah Keyworth
Sarah Keyworth (b. 1993) is an English stand-up comedian who began a career in comedy in 2012, eventually going full-time in 2018 after being nominated for…
Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith OBE (b. 1981) is an English actress, singer, and television personality. Smith came to prominence after playing a variety of characters on sitcoms such…
Jessie Wynter
Jessie Renée Wynter (b. 1996) was an Islander on Season 2 of Love Island Australia. She has spoken about having ADHD.
Marjolein Robertson
Marjolein Robertson (b. 1990) is a Scottish stand-up comedian and actress from the Shetland Islands. She has spoken about having ADHD.
Shaun Ryder
Shaun William George Ryder (b. 1962) is an English singer, songwriter and poet. He has spoken about having ADHD.
Luz (pronounced ‘Luce’)
Luz Corrigan (b.2001) is a young Irish singer-songwriter with a talent for crafting compelling music with her evocative voice and storytelling ability. She has spoken about…
Charlotte Gill
Charlotte Gill (b.1971) is a Canadian fiction and non-fiction writer. She has spoken about having ADHD.
Ellie Middleton
Ellie Middleton is a creator, speaker, writer, consultant and founder of the (un)masked community for neurodivergents.
Claire Rafferty
Claire Lauren Rafferty (b. 1989) is an English pundit and retired professional footballer. She has spoken about having ADHD.
Our three most recent ADHD UK Celebrity Ambassadors :
Our three most recent ADHD UK Ambassadors :
