News

Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill shelved

We have recently heard that the Scottish Parliament has shelved the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill. We are now formulating our response, which will include co-ordinating with other organisations. There is already a petition circulating which may be of interest.

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Channel 4 – our public discussion (recording)

On 27th August, the Scottish ADHD Coalition hosted a dedicated online session to discuss Channel 4’s programme, the realities behind ADHD, and to help collate and articulate our response which was sent to Ofcom and Channel 4 at the end of last week. This is a recording of that session.

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ADHD Myths – a public meeting

Recent media coverage around ADHD has sparked a lot of noise, plenty of opinion, and a whole lot of misinformation. We are having a meeting to discuss this and the realities behind ADHD.

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Channel 4: The ADHD Myth – A Flawed Premise

“Kids don’t have a choice” to quote Channel 4’s “Is ADHD a Myth?” perhaps summarises the mantra of the programme and belies its fundamental issue. If you start from that position, there is perhaps no amount of evidence which will change that premise.

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The Myth at Channel 4

The Scottish ADHD Coalition is aware of the concerns being raised regarding Channel 4s forthcoming documentary on ADHD and is currently reserving judgement until the programme has been broadcast.

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ADHD Through the Lifespan (16 July 2026)

Bill Colley, Chair of the Scottish ADHD will take you on a journey through the ADHD lifespan, exploring the challenges and opportunities that arise as we navigate from childhood to adulthood, and in to later life.

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Tayside ADHD Judicial Review to Proceed

The Court of Session has granted permission for judicial review proceedings against Tayside Health Board and their failure to provide medical assessments and treatments for adults with suspected ADHD to proceed…

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