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So, if you have not had a chance to read it here is what you need to know:

On the plus side...

*The task force acknowledge that individuals with ADHD can thrive
With appropriate support and treatment,

*There is evidence that our lived experiences are being heard

*Change to transform our experience of assessment and treatment has been recommended

The task force accepts that:

*ADHD is under-recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated in England

*The monetary cost to our economy is a wapping £17 BILLION annually

*The social and emotional cost to individuals and their families can be devastating

*Wait times are excessive, too often reaching years in some areas

*NHS Services are not even close to meeting demand

To address this the report calls for urgent transformation across health, education, employment and justice systems.

There are 27 recommendations total. Here are the game-changers:

WAIT TIMES:

ADHD wait times should have the same standards as physical health conditions

Real-time monitoring of waits needed

EARLY SUPPORT:

Schools must expand support for ADHD/neurodivergence
Help shouldn't require a diagnosis first
Support should be needs-led

PRIMARY CARE:

GPs need core training in recognising ADHD
More ADHD care should happen in community settings

QUALITY STANDARDS:

All ADHD providers must meet quality standards
Better regulation needed

ENDING SILOS:

Mental health and neurodevelopmental services should integrate
Support should cross between education, health, employment

The report emphasises: "Inaction is not an option."

HERES HOPING, RIGHT!

09/11/2025

Stop rattling the cage… accept what is out of your control.

02/11/2025

Be kind to yourself…

28/10/2025

This has been my mantra for years. We all mess up, it’s the repair that counts.

26/10/2025

I'm curious: Who's the first person you thought of when you read this?

25/10/2025

This is something so true to my heart. I have always stood up for the oppressed, always advocated for humanity, kindness, OK Ess. Sometimes forgetting myself along the way.