Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.
The article from Wigan Today reports a significant increase in ADHD medication prescriptions within the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. In the year leading up to March, 15,743 patients received prescriptions for central nervous system stimulants and other ADHD-related drugs, up from 13,142 the previous year. This marks the highest figure since records began in 2015-2016. Nationally, 278,000 patients in England were prescribed ADHD medications, a 19% increase from the prior year. Henry Shelford, Chief Executive of ADHD UK, views these numbers positively, suggesting they reflect increased assessments and support for individuals with ADHD.
You can read the full article here: https://www.wigantoday.net/health/record-number-of-patients-in-greater-manchester-taking-adhd-medication-4830817