Glasgow ADHD assessments up 500 per cent in four years
The number of adults in Glasgow waiting to be assessed for ADHD has increased by more than 500 per cent over the last four years.
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Introducing ADHD Adventures
We're pleased to have added ADHD Adventures, based in Aberdeenshire, to our map of local community-run ADHD groups.Welcoming Improving Lives, Dalmuir!
We've just added Improving Lives, Dalmuir to our local ADHD Support Group map. They launched in November.Massive new 221 meta-analyses on ADHD treatments published
A massive new study has landed in The BMJ, pulling together 221 meta-analyses on ADHD treatments across the lifespan, easily the most comprehensive picture we’ve ever had about what helps… and what just helps your wallet empty faster.
Child ADHD Assessments – the stats 2024/25
Scottish children and young people have been forced to wait for more than 1,000 days to secure autism and ADHD assessments
MSP’s fatalistic attitude – a statement
Our response to Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Wellbeing in which he stated that “no system in the world could meet ADHD and autism assessment demands”:
Peer Support Groups map back up to date!
We’ve just updated the list of local ADHD support groups and voluntary organisations in Scotland. If you know of one we’ve missed or where the details we hold are inaccurate, let us know, as the aim is to keep this up to date!
We also are happy to expand the list and include neurodivergent groups (that is groups that support ADHDers as part of their remit). Just send us details, by email to info@scottishadhdcoalition.org.
The Scottish ADHD Coalition declares a ‘state of emergency’ in ADHD services across Scotland
The Scottish ADHD Coalition declares a ‘state of emergency’ in ADHD services across Scotland
The recent withdrawal of ADHD assessment and treatment across Scotland will lead to a significant rise in mortality, a reduction in life expectancy, and reduced quality of life in the affected cohort, and increased costs to the NHS and other publicly funded services which will outweigh the cost savings that have driven the decision. Changes to patient pathways will also severely undermine policy initiatives designed to address the drugs crisis, reduce youth offending and prison overcrowding, improve pupil behaviour and attainment in schools, eliminate child poverty,
New ADHD Support Groups
New Support Groups/Meet Ups
https://www.glasgowhelps.org/services/adhd-parent-support-group-meetings-and-peer-support
https://www.ayrshireadultadhd.com
Updates to the Glasgow Group
Postcode: G2 4JP
Area covered: Glasgow and surrounding area
Offers twice monthly in person peer-led support for adults, both unofficially and officially diagnosed with ADHD. Lots more information on our website.
Website: https://bit.ly/glasgow-adhd
Contact email: adhdpsgglasgow@mail.com
Any entries should now say:
Glasgow meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday every month at 6pm at the Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP. Booking via Eventbrite essential for logistical reasons. More details and booking link here: https://bit.ly/glasgow-adhd
Scottish ADHD Coalition Update
Scottish ADHD Coalition Update
We want to thank everyone for their patience and continued support over the past 12 months. We acknowledge that the Scottish ADHD Coalition has not been active recently, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or uncertainty this may have caused. The pause in our activates was due to some internal administrative challenges that we are pleased to announce have been resolved and you will now begin to see updates to our website and social media channels.
We remain deeply committed to our mission of supporting individuals with ADHD across Scotland and we are taking the … [continue reading]