Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.
Many people in UK prisons are thought to have undiagnosed ADHD, yet experts warn that screening and support remain inconsistent and inadequate, leaving complex needs unmet within the prison healthcare system. The article highlights how patchy assessment processes, limited mental health resources, and a lack of structured ADHD care contribute to poor outcomes for incarcerated individuals with the condition, including ongoing behavioural challenges and unmet treatment needs.
Henry Shelford, CEO and co-founder of ADHD UK, has previously emphasised broader systemic failures around ADHD care in the UK — from lengthy NHS waiting lists to insufficient recognition in health services — underscoring how lack of timely diagnosis and support can have far-reaching impacts, including for people in the justice system.
You can read the full article here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/adhd-uk-prisons-failing-system-care-2025a1000i1o?form=fpf
