Category Archives: ADHD News

Nothing To See Here. Move Along.

I haven’t posted anything for months. Sorry. I’m not one for inventing reasons to post – that ends up with ‘dog bites man – read the latest’ style made up news. There just hasn’t been anything I’ve considered newsworthy for … Continue reading

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UK GOV Cop Out Response To Petition

See my previous post for the petition – a standard request for extra funding to remedy the disaster that is ADHD on the NHS Once again the Department of Health and Social Care have swerved giving any kind of boost … Continue reading

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UK Under-funding Of ADHD Services. Petition

Click on the link (I’ve checked that it’s not a bug) and sign Petition UK Government and Parliament LGF

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Notice For Users Of Salford NHS ADHD Service (Dr Tint)

OFFICIAL : Message from Dr Tint’s office. Any Salford NHS patient who has not yet been referred to ADHD360 should approach their GP for a referral so they can have a review. LGF

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The Last Leg – Discriminatory?

Way, way (way) back, in season 1 of The Last Leg, I noticed their bias in favour of the mobility impaired. They used to have disabled guests on…so I thought I’d see if I could. Coz I’m disabled. One Too … Continue reading

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UK Survey of Adult Services

Yes, I know you’ll see the dread words of ‘children’ and ‘adolescents’ – but this is all about adults, or anyone 18 or older 😉 It really does take five minutes – I did it myself (why do so many … Continue reading

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ADHD Action

A new advocacy has launched in the UK – ADHD action. Lend them a hand – supply an ADHD story, put a few £££ their way – check out their website for ways to help or just spread their name … Continue reading

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Bacteria Causes ADHD! (no they don’t)

Recently a fascinating report appeared in the medical press about how gut bacteria play a part in ADHD. I nearly spat my drink onto my keyboard (I really need a waterproof keyboard). Gut bacteria? ADHD? What a complete load of … Continue reading

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Declaration – a play.

Art with Heart are touring Declaration – an exploration of one person’s experience of growing up with mental health issues. Let me amend that….. growing up neurodiverse ( info on neurodiversity). Those with keen memories might remember that I wrote … Continue reading

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Rory Bremner on BBC Horizon

Rory Bremner has made a series of programs about ADHD, and his relationship with it, over a few years. This particular time it’s a ‘Horizon’ documentary – it explores some of the whys and wherefores of ADHD. It’s very accessible … Continue reading

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