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It can take years to get an assessment for ADHD as an adult in the UK.

YEARS.

This must change.

Please sign and pass on this petition asking the government to produce an adult ADHD strategy to:

- Lower the assessment wait time to 6 months; give pre-diagnosis support.

- Inform patients & public about adult ADHD & end discrimination.

- Support patient self-management.

(please boost if you can)

THANK YOU 🙏

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/620084

#ADHD #ADHDUK #ADHDAdults #neurodiversity

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

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

Petitions - UK Government and Parliament

Charles Roper Jan 10, 2023

p.s. just a gentle reminder: favouriting doesn't have any real boosting effect. It just tells me you read this post and like it. Which is nice - and I thank you sincerely - but it's not a boost. Thx again. 🙂❤️ 🙏

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Charles Roper Jan 10, 2023

Some advice on seeking #ADHD diagnosis as an adult in the #UK:

https://focusmag.uk/diagnosis-of-adhd-in-adults/

The "Right to Choose" scheme is a big deal. Check that out.

Otherwise, if you don't have the money to go private, GOOD LUCK - you're in for a long wait and I hope life is bearable for you. My DMs are open if you want to talk.

Despite rhetoric from some well-meaning folk, ADHD is not a superpower. Don't be gaslit.

p.s. did you know a quarter of the prison population are ADHD? https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jun/18/uk-prisoners-attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-prison

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Diagnosis of ADHD in adults

How do you go about getting a diagnosis of SDHD as an adult in the UK?

Focus: The Online Adult ADHD Magazine

Charles Roper Jan 10, 2023

If you want an intro to what #ADHD in adults is like, this episode of Stompcast is excellent:

https://audioboom.com/posts/8170465-world-mental-health-day-and-my-adhd-diagnosis

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World Mental Health Day and My ADHD Diagnosis

It’s World Mental Health Day today so things are a little different this week!

Audioboom