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.
21 08 2026
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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.
“Kids don’t have a choice” to quote Channel 4’s “Is ADHD a Myth?” perhaps summarises the mantra of the programme
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.
An honest overview about the current challenges that ADHD presents, particularly in Scotland.
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.
There are a lot of factors that go into making a recommendation, because what is suitable for one person, might not be suitable for others.
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…
We are pleased to publish our annual report. This covers the period 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025.
We’re pleased to literally add ADHD Peer Support Group Lochaber, operating in the Fort William area, to the map!
The discussion identified several common issues across different neurodivergences. These have
been grouped into four broad, cross-cutting themes.
We have reached a crisis-point requiring a radical re-think on how services are both structured and funded.
Some highlights are that individuals often call themselves “ADHDers” however, on average, they are more comfortable with someone else – in particular non-ADHDers – calling themselves “A person with ADHD”.