Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.
The theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has announced changes to its Ride Access Pass scheme at Alton Towers, meaning people who say they struggle with crowding due to hidden disabilities such as ADHD, autism or anxiety will no longer automatically receive fast-track queue access. Instead, the park will offer quiet rooms and a single free companion ticket, with individual assessments replacing blanket eligibility. Critics say the move risks undermining inclusion for neurodivergent visitors, and that reasonable adjustments for crowd-related distress remain vital.
Henry Shelford, CEO of ADHD UK, has previously emphasised that reasonable adjustments are a legal right under the Equality Act and that removing such support can create barriers for people with ADHD and similar conditions.
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