ADHD UK Ambassadors Parul Singh and Charlotte Atkins interviewed in the Times about the need for more ADHD support.
An NHS task force has called for immediate support — such as flexible work, quiet spaces, or extra school time — for people with possible ADHD symptoms, even before a formal diagnosis, citing “unacceptably long” waiting times of up to eight years. The interim report recommends needs-based help across schools, workplaces, and public services to prevent long-term issues like unemployment and mental illness. It also highlights the burden of over-reliance on unregulated private clinics, the lack of consistent NHS access, and the urgent need for reforms in education and health systems to better serve people with ADHD.
You can read the full article here: https://www.thetimes.com/article/ea2d20f1-354e-40ec-a21a-d61fd609d7af?shareToken=593980df1ba988061e72a7b85a5db39e
