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Closed Create an ‘Adult ADHD strategy’ to improve diagnosis and treatment

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The Govt should create an adult ADHD strategy, informed by an independent review of NHS diagnosis and treatment, to:

- Diagnose by lowering assessment wait time to 6 months; give pre-diagnosis support
- Inform patients & public about adult ADHD & end discrimination
- Support patient self-management

Neglecting adults with ADHD is damaging to both the individual and society. These adults deserve and are entitled to support.
Particularly for undiagnosed or untreated ADHD, research shows an increased risk of:
debt, divorce, suicide, unemployment, addiction, criminal conviction, educational and career underperformance - further burdening society and damaging others.
Diet, exercise, meditation, coaching all help greatly.
Act now and save society the massive moral and financial cost of inaction.

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    Share your views on waiting times for ADHD and ASD (autism) assessments

    The MPs on the Petitions Committee have scheduled a debate on two petitions about assessments for ADHD and ASD (autism):

    Elliot Colburn MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked to open the debate.

    Share your views

    To inform the debate, we would like to hear from you about:

    • your experience of being diagnosed with, waiting for, or seeking an assessment for ADHD or ASD (autism)
    • your experience of having a child who has been diagnosed with, is awaiting an assessment for, or you suspect may have ADHD or ASD (autism)
    • your views on waiting times for ADHD and ASD (autism) assessments

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