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# ADHDadultUK | a charity for adults with adhd, run by adults with adhd.

Evidence-based information about adult ADHD

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- [ADHDadultUK](https://www.adhdadult.uk/) - A registered charity set up to support adults with ADHD in the UK, through resources, The ADHD Adults podcast and links to evidence.
- [ADHD Guides](https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-guides/) - https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-guides/
- [Policies](https://www.adhdadult.uk/policies/) - Copies of the charity’s policies can be found below.ADHDadultUK Bullying and Harassment PolicyADHDadultUK Complaints PolicyADHDadultUK EDI PolicyADHDadultUK Data Protection PolicyADHDadultUK Due Diligence PolicyADHDadultUK Ethical Fundraising PolicyADHDadultUK Refusals and Acceptances of Donations PolicyADHDadultUK Investment PolicyADHDadultUK Safeguarding PolicyADHDadultUK Whistleblowing Policy Copies of the charity’s policies can be found below.ADHDadultUK Bullying and Harassment PolicyADHDadultUK Complaints PolicyADHDadultUK EDI PolicyADHDadultUK Data Protection PolicyADHDadultUK Due Diligence PolicyADHDadultUK Ethical Fundraising PolicyADHDadultUK Refusals and Acceptances of Donations PolicyADHDadultUK Investment PolicyADHDadultUK Safeguarding PolicyADHDadultUK Whistleblowing Policy https://www.adhdadult.uk/policies/
- [News](https://www.adhdadult.uk/news/) - December 2025 We welcome the Government’s new Mental Health Prevalence Review, and we want to make sure that both robust evidence and lived experience sit at the heart of this process. We have already been involved in initial discussions around the topic, and have been reassured that this is the case. As a charity supporting December 2025 We welcome the Government’s new Mental Health Prevalence Review, and we want to make sure that both robust evidence and lived experience sit at the heart of this process. We have already been involved in initial discussions around the topic, and have been reassured that this is the case. As a charity supporting https://www.adhdadult.uk/news/
- [Survey2025](https://www.adhdadult.uk/survey2025/) - ADHDadultUK State of the Nation Survey 2025 Why we run this surveyEvery year, ADHDadultUK runs a national survey to better understand what life with ADHD really looks like in the UK.The data we collect isn’t about numbers for the sake of it — it’s about evidence. Evidence that helps us:Show what’s working (and what isn’t) ADHDadultUK State of the Nation Survey 2025 Why we run this surveyEvery year, ADHDadultUK runs a national survey to better understand what life with ADHD really looks like in the UK.The data we collect isn’t about numbers for the sake of it — it’s about evidence. Evidence that helps us:Show what’s working (and what isn’t) https://www.adhdadult.uk/survey2025/
- [Resources](https://www.adhdadult.uk/resources/) - What support is available for my child with ADHD? What support is available for my child with ADHD? https://www.adhdadult.uk/resources/
- [Adult ADHD Screening Tool](https://www.adhdadult.uk/adult-adhd-screening-tool/) - This ADHD screening tool is intended for informational purposes only and is not a diagnostic instrument. The results of this assessment should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your results suggest symptoms consistent with ADHD or if you have concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare This ADHD screening tool is intended for informational purposes only and is not a diagnostic instrument. The results of this assessment should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your results suggest symptoms consistent with ADHD or if you have concerns about your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare https://www.adhdadult.uk/adult-adhd-screening-tool/
- [State of the Nation Survey 2024](https://www.adhdadult.uk/state-of-the-nation-survey-2024/) - The inaugural ADHDadultUK ‘State of the Nation’ survey captures the lived experiences of adults with ADHD in the UK. We feel that it is crucial for understanding the challenges, needs, and successes of our community.The full survey report is available below and is free to download and distribute. Appendix I details the methodology used, and Appendix The inaugural ADHDadultUK ‘State of the Nation’ survey captures the lived experiences of adults with ADHD in the UK. We feel that it is crucial for understanding the challenges, needs, and successes of our community.The full survey report is available below and is free to download and distribute. Appendix I details the methodology used, and Appendix https://www.adhdadult.uk/state-of-the-nation-survey-2024/
- [Public Statements](https://www.adhdadult.uk/public-statements/) - 2025 Local Medical Committees Recommendations for GPs to Cease ADHD Shared Care Agreements (January 2025) 2023 Panorama: Public ADHD Clinics Exposed (May 2023) 2025 Local Medical Committees Recommendations for GPs to Cease ADHD Shared Care Agreements (January 2025) 2023 Panorama: Public ADHD Clinics Exposed (May 2023) https://www.adhdadult.uk/public-statements/
- [Response to Local Medical Committees Recommendations for GPs to Cease ADHD Shared Care Agreements](https://www.adhdadult.uk/response-to-local-medical-committees-recommendations-for-gps-to-cease-adhd-shared-care-agreements/) - As an evidence-based charity dedicated to supporting adults with ADHD, ADHDadultUK is deeply concerned about recent advisories from Local Medical Committees (LMCs) recommending that GPs cease prescribing ADHD medication under shared care agreements (SCAs) for patients, risking disruptions to essential care. In some areas, these directives apply to both new and existing patients. Medication is As an evidence-based charity dedicated to supporting adults with ADHD, ADHDadultUK is deeply concerned about recent advisories from Local Medical Committees (LMCs) recommending that GPs cease prescribing ADHD medication under shared care agreements (SCAs) for patients, risking disruptions to essential care. In some areas, these directives apply to both new and existing patients. Medication is https://www.adhdadult.uk/response-to-local-medical-committees-recommendations-for-gps-to-cease-adhd-shared-care-agreements/
- [BBC Panorama](https://www.adhdadult.uk/bbc-panorama/) - Tonight‘s edition of Panorama entitled ‘Panorama: Private Clinics, Exposed, claims to seek to identify and expose private ADHD clinics or clinicians that it feels are inappropriately diagnosing ADHD. Whilst it is important that robust checks and appropriate regulation is maintained for clinics or clinicians who offer ADHD assessments, the approach that Panorama have taken has Tonight‘s edition of Panorama entitled ‘Panorama: Private Clinics, Exposed, claims to seek to identify and expose private ADHD clinics or clinicians that it feels are inappropriately diagnosing ADHD. Whilst it is important that robust checks and appropriate regulation is maintained for clinics or clinicians who offer ADHD assessments, the approach that Panorama have taken has https://www.adhdadult.uk/bbc-panorama/
- [FAQ about ADHD](https://www.adhdadult.uk/faq/) - Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions: Information on ADHD What is ADHD? What are the symptoms of ADHD? Explaining ADHD to others Resources Information on diagnosis Diagnosis steps What is needed for a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult? ASRS test How do I go about getting a diagnosis? What if I Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions: Information on ADHD What is ADHD? What are the symptoms of ADHD? Explaining ADHD to others Resources Information on diagnosis Diagnosis steps What is needed for a diagnosis of ADHD as an adult? ASRS test How do I go about getting a diagnosis? What if I https://www.adhdadult.uk/faq/
- [About Us](https://www.adhdadult.uk/about-us/) - Our Purpose ADHDadultUK is a UK-based charity run by adults with ADHD for adults with ADHD. We provide evidence-based resources, support, and advocacy for adults living with ADHD, helping them navigate the challenges and barriers they face due to this neurodevelopmental condition. Our Vision “A society where every adult with ADHD is supported to thrive” At Our Purpose ADHDadultUK is a UK-based charity run by adults with ADHD for adults with ADHD. We provide evidence-based resources, support, and advocacy for adults living with ADHD, helping them navigate the challenges and barriers they face due to this neurodevelopmental condition. Our Vision “A society where every adult with ADHD is supported to thrive” At https://www.adhdadult.uk/about-us/
- [Media Enquiries](https://www.adhdadult.uk/media-enquiries/) - As a charity, we have worked with a number of media outlets across various platforms including television, radio, podcasts and print media. Our Trustees have extensive experience in media communication, and our Chair Professor James Brown, and Trustee Professor Alex Conner, have worked with the media for over 10 years. If you want to contact As a charity, we have worked with a number of media outlets across various platforms including television, radio, podcasts and print media. Our Trustees have extensive experience in media communication, and our Chair Professor James Brown, and Trustee Professor Alex Conner, have worked with the media for over 10 years. If you want to contact https://www.adhdadult.uk/media-enquiries/
- [ADHDadultUK Board of Trustees, Independent Advisory Board and volunteers](https://www.adhdadult.uk/trustees/) - The Board of Trustees of the UK registered charity ADHDadultUK
- [Online ADHD Resources](https://www.adhdadult.uk/online-adhd-resources/) - Online resources can help you learn about your ADHD or ADHD symptoms. Here are some below: The ADHD Adults Podcast The ADHDadults Podcast series looks at various elements of adult ADHD and is delivered by ADHDadultUK trustees. This can be found here. Focus on Adult ADHD Online Magazine James and Alex set up this online Online resources can help you learn about your ADHD or ADHD symptoms. Here are some below: The ADHD Adults Podcast The ADHDadults Podcast series looks at various elements of adult ADHD and is delivered by ADHDadultUK trustees. This can be found here. Focus on Adult ADHD Online Magazine James and Alex set up this online https://www.adhdadult.uk/online-adhd-resources/
- [Right to Choose](https://www.adhdadult.uk/right-to-choose/) - If you are registered with a GP surgery in England and your GP agrees that a referral to a consultant or specialist in mental health is needed, you have the legal right to choose the organisation (qualified provider) to whom you are referred. There is more information on Right to Choose here. There are several If you are registered with a GP surgery in England and your GP agrees that a referral to a consultant or specialist in mental health is needed, you have the legal right to choose the organisation (qualified provider) to whom you are referred. There is more information on Right to Choose here. There are several https://www.adhdadult.uk/right-to-choose/
- [Video Guides](https://www.adhdadult.uk/video-guides/) - These simple video guides can help you understand what ADHD is, how much is diagnosed and treated, the coexisting conditions, it often occurs with and how it impacts the lives of both adults with ADHD, and those who live and work with them. What is ADHD? Brains and Behaviours in ADHD These simple video guides can help you understand what ADHD is, how much is diagnosed and treated, the coexisting conditions, it often occurs with and how it impacts the lives of both adults with ADHD, and those who live and work with them. What is ADHD? Brains and Behaviours in ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/video-guides/
- [ADHD and Benefits (UK)](https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-and-benefits/) - ADHD can have an impact on the ability to work and self-care. In some cases, it is possible to claim benefits to get extra help with day-to-day things. Personal Independence Payments (PIP) If you live in England or Wales, you might be able to get PIP if you need extra help because of an illness, ADHD can have an impact on the ability to work and self-care. In some cases, it is possible to claim benefits to get extra help with day-to-day things. Personal Independence Payments (PIP) If you live in England or Wales, you might be able to get PIP if you need extra help because of an illness, https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-and-benefits/
- [ADHD and your GP](https://www.adhdadult.uk/shared-care/) - NICE guidance issued in 2018 on the diagnosis and management of ADHD in adults states; ‘After titration and dose stabilisation, prescribing and monitoring of ADHD medication should be carried out under Shared Care Protocol arrangements with primary care’. What is 'Shared Care'? A 'Shared Care Agreement' or SCA is an agreement between you, your GP, NICE guidance issued in 2018 on the diagnosis and management of ADHD in adults states; ‘After titration and dose stabilisation, prescribing and monitoring of ADHD medication should be carried out under Shared Care Protocol arrangements with primary care’. What is 'Shared Care'? A 'Shared Care Agreement' or SCA is an agreement between you, your GP, https://www.adhdadult.uk/shared-care/
- [ADHD in the Workplace](https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-in-the-workplace/) - https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-in-the-workplace/ ADHD in the Workplace
- [Evidence](https://www.adhdadult.uk/evidence/) - There is a wealth of published evidence around the diagnosis, treatment and impact of ADHD on adults. below are links to some key papers which we use to inform our psychoeducational. Consensus Statements The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-based conclusions about the disorder General Information - European Consensus Statement General Information There is a wealth of published evidence around the diagnosis, treatment and impact of ADHD on adults. below are links to some key papers which we use to inform our psychoeducational. Consensus Statements The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-based conclusions about the disorder General Information - European Consensus Statement General Information https://www.adhdadult.uk/evidence/
- [Focus on Adult ADHD Online Magazine](https://www.adhdadult.uk/focus-on-adult-adhd-online-magazine/) - Finding reliable and evidence-based information on ADHD can be difficult. There are many online resources available for adults with ADHD, but some of these share opinions or do not fact-check appropriately. To help people who have ADHD or who suspect they may have ADHD, their loved ones and employers better understand what ADHD is, and Finding reliable and evidence-based information on ADHD can be difficult. There are many online resources available for adults with ADHD, but some of these share opinions or do not fact-check appropriately. To help people who have ADHD or who suspect they may have ADHD, their loved ones and employers better understand what ADHD is, and https://www.adhdadult.uk/focus-on-adult-adhd-online-magazine/
- [ADHD Tools](https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-tools/) - There are many tools that can help adults with ADHD manage their lives and engage with tasks. We have collected some here for you to try. Task Matrix Prioritising can be a real problem that leads to procrastination. Using a 'Task Matrix (also known as an 'Eisenhower Matrix') can help you work out what to There are many tools that can help adults with ADHD manage their lives and engage with tasks. We have collected some here for you to try. Task Matrix Prioritising can be a real problem that leads to procrastination. Using a 'Task Matrix (also known as an 'Eisenhower Matrix') can help you work out what to https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-tools/
- [Anti-ADHD Ableism](https://www.adhdadult.uk/anti-adhd-ableism/) - https://www.adhdadult.uk/anti-adhd-ableism/ August
- [ADHD Symptoms](https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-symptoms/) - There is a simple and quick way to check if you have the symptoms of ADHD. This test is called the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (or ASRS for short). This test is around 90% specific and sensitive (i.e. gets it right about 90% of the time) for identifying if someone has the symptoms of ADHD. There is a simple and quick way to check if you have the symptoms of ADHD. This test is called the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (or ASRS for short). This test is around 90% specific and sensitive (i.e. gets it right about 90% of the time) for identifying if someone has the symptoms of ADHD. https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-symptoms/
- [Diagnosis](https://www.adhdadult.uk/diagnosis/) - How to get a Diagnosis The process of obtaining an ADHD diagnosis can be emotionally draining, take a long time and be ableist at multiple steps. To help you, we have put together some resources. Routes to an ADHD Diagnosis There are currently two routes to a diagnosis as an ADHD diagnosis has to be How to get a Diagnosis The process of obtaining an ADHD diagnosis can be emotionally draining, take a long time and be ableist at multiple steps. To help you, we have put together some resources. Routes to an ADHD Diagnosis There are currently two routes to a diagnosis as an ADHD diagnosis has to be https://www.adhdadult.uk/diagnosis/
- [Make a Donation](https://www.adhdadult.uk/make-a-donation/) - Help us to support adults with ADHD by donating! As a Registered Charity, we aim to support adults with ADHD through our charitable purposes, which include raising awareness of adult ADHD, engaging with policymakers, providing coaching, support group meetings and psychoeducation for adults who have, or suspect they may have ADHD, and training for Help us to support adults with ADHD by donating! As a Registered Charity, we aim to support adults with ADHD through our charitable purposes, which include raising awareness of adult ADHD, engaging with policymakers, providing coaching, support group meetings and psychoeducation for adults who have, or suspect they may have ADHD, and training for https://www.adhdadult.uk/make-a-donation/
- [Thankyou](https://www.adhdadult.uk/thankyou-2/) - https://www.adhdadult.uk/thankyou-2/
- [Thank You!](https://www.adhdadult.uk/thankyou/) - Thank you for your purchase and for supporting our charity! Team ADHDadultUK Thank you for your purchase and for supporting our charity! Team ADHDadultUK https://www.adhdadult.uk/thankyou/
- [My account](https://www.adhdadult.uk/my-account/) - https://www.adhdadult.uk/my-account/
- [ADHD in adults: The Conversation Article](https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-in-adults-what-its-like-living-with-the-condition-and-why-many-still-struggle-to-get-diagnosed/) - ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed James Brown, Aston University and Alex Conner, University of Birmingham Many of us think of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as a childhood condition – which is typically when it’s diagnosed. But a growing number of people ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed James Brown, Aston University and Alex Conner, University of Birmingham Many of us think of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as a childhood condition – which is typically when it’s diagnosed. But a growing number of people https://www.adhdadult.uk/adhd-in-adults-what-its-like-living-with-the-condition-and-why-many-still-struggle-to-get-diagnosed/
- [What is ADHD?](https://www.adhdadult.uk/what-is-adhd/) - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects the way people behave. People with ADHD are often restless, finding concentration difficult and may act impulsively. We at ADHDadultUK are not alone in finding the name very unhelpful, as when you examine ADHD, its not about a deficit in attention, in fact someone with ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects the way people behave. People with ADHD are often restless, finding concentration difficult and may act impulsively. We at ADHDadultUK are not alone in finding the name very unhelpful, as when you examine ADHD, its not about a deficit in attention, in fact someone with ADHD https://www.adhdadult.uk/what-is-adhd/
- [Treatment](https://www.adhdadult.uk/medication/) - There are a limited range of effective options for treating ADHD. These are largely either medical or therapy based. There are 4 commonly used medicines for treating ADHD, although you may be offered some drugs 'off license' to help with mood issues or anxiety which stems from your ADHD. In addition to this there are There are a limited range of effective options for treating ADHD. These are largely either medical or therapy based. There are 4 commonly used medicines for treating ADHD, although you may be offered some drugs 'off license' to help with mood issues or anxiety which stems from your ADHD. In addition to this there are https://www.adhdadult.uk/medication/
- [Co-existing Conditions](https://www.adhdadult.uk/comorbidities/) - ADHD isn't just about inattentiveness or hyperactivity/impulsivity... Although the diagnostic criteria for ADHD are focussed on inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity, there are a number of other disorders which are commonly seen in adults with ADHD which add to the burden of the condition. Details of these are provided below and there is a downloadable PDF which ADHD isn't just about inattentiveness or hyperactivity/impulsivity... Although the diagnostic criteria for ADHD are focussed on inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity, there are a number of other disorders which are commonly seen in adults with ADHD which add to the burden of the condition. Details of these are provided below and there is a downloadable PDF which https://www.adhdadult.uk/comorbidities/
- [Contact your MP Campaign](https://www.adhdadult.uk/contact-your-mp/) - There are currently unacceptable waiting times for assessment and diagnosis for adults who think they have ADHD in the UK. For instance, some reports suggesting waiting times as long as 7 years. Additionally, some local areas ration a limited number of adults to be referred each year, to keep numbers down. We believe there are There are currently unacceptable waiting times for assessment and diagnosis for adults who think they have ADHD in the UK. For instance, some reports suggesting waiting times as long as 7 years. Additionally, some local areas ration a limited number of adults to be referred each year, to keep numbers down. We believe there are https://www.adhdadult.uk/contact-your-mp/