ADHD UK

BBC Radio Media Request: Did you go private for your child’s ADHD Assessment? The BBC would like to speak to parents who paid for a private ADHD assessment for their child. They'd like to hear: Why you chose private rather than the NHS? What your experience of the service was like? If you are happy to share your story please fill in our short form here: adhduk.co.uk/media-callout/ #adhd

Dr Tom Nicholson is returning to join our fantastic speaker line-up once again. Topic: Is the Way We Think and Talk About RSD Helpful? Rethinking RSD to Better Understand Ourselves 📅 2 October | 12–1 PM UK time RSD is one of the most talked-about topics in the neurodiversity space. Dr Tom will challenge common misconceptions while recognising the very real experiences of rejection sensitivity. He’ll explore how rejection sensitivity may connect not only to ADHD, but also to early life trauma, attachment difficulties and mental ill health. Join us! Register FREE today. https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ ____________ Please consider donating to support the conference: https://globaladhd.com/global-adhd-conference-donate/ #GlobalADHDConference2026 #ADHDUK #ADHDAwareness

A huge shoutout to Becs for fundraising in support of ADHD UK! 🏃‍♀️ On 4 October 2026, Becs will be taking on a 10K run to raise awareness and funds for ADHD UK, a cause close to her heart. Diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, Becs is a Reception teacher, mum, and runner who understands how important the right support and understanding can be. Thank you, Becs, for putting your big heart and determination behind the ADHD community. We’ll be cheering you on! 💜 Support her fundraiser here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/becs-metcalf-1 _____________ Want to start your own fundraiser? Learn how you can get involved here: https://adhduk.co.uk/get-involved-adhd-uk/ #ADHDUK #FundraiserShoutout #Fundraising #ADHDAwareness

Anita Thapar, Honorary Professor at Cardiff University, is joining us for the Global ADHD Conference 2026! Topic: ADHD Service Challenges and Recommendations for Ways Forward: Lessons from the NHS-E Taskforce 📅 2 October | 9–10 AM UK time Anita will share insights from the NHS-England commissioned ADHD Taskforce report, exploring the challenges facing ADHD services, recommendations for moving forward, and what lessons could be relevant beyond the UK. Join us! Register FREE today. https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ ____________ Please consider donating to support the conference: https://globaladhd.com/global-adhd-conference-donate/ #GlobalADHDConference2026 #ADHDUK #ADHDAwareness

Upcoming ADHD UK events this week! You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

Join us today for these exciting ADHD UK events! You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

ANOTHER SPEAKER TO LOOK FORWARD TO! We’re pleased to welcome Seonaid Cleare, Research Fellow in the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory at the University of Glasgow, to the Global ADHD Conference 2026. 🌍 Topic: ADHD & Suicide 📅 1 October | 7–8 PM UK time Seonaid will explore the relationship between ADHD and suicidal thoughts and behaviours, drawing on research into risk and protective factors and how these experiences can differ between individuals. ⚠️ Content note: This session covers topics related to suicide and suicidal behaviour. We encourage you to take care of yourself and engage with the content in whatever way feels right for you. Join us! Register FREE today. https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ ____________ Please consider donating to support the conference: https://globaladhd.com/global-adhd-conference-donate/ #GlobalADHDConference2026 #ADHDUK #ADHDAwareness

Can AI really help parents of neurodivergent children? 🤖 That’s the question we explore in Episode 13 of the ADHD UK Podcast, featuring Ash Ruddy, Chief Growth Officer at Neuly AI. Ash takes us behind the scenes of an AI companion app designed to support parents of neurodivergent children, exploring how the system works and the safeguards built into it. We also discuss some of the important considerations around AI, including sustainability, agreeableness, accountability, and evaluation. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aT1Qc2SaUtT2xy5ig52o6 Watch the video podcast: https://youtu.be/2SbfFlxVXCA #ADHDUK #ADHDUKPodcast #ADHD

Dr Chris Abbott and Anupama Ghose from CARE ADHD are joining us for the Global ADHD Conference 2026! 🌍 What happens when you seek an ADHD assessment and the result is “no”? 📅 1 October | 2–3 PM UK time Dr Chris and Anupama will explore what a negative ADHD assessment result can mean, how to navigate the uncertainty that may follow, and what steps can come next when ADHD doesn’t explain the difficulties you’re experiencing. ✨ Don’t miss this important conversation and the incredible line-up of speakers joining us! Join us! Register FREE today. https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ ____________ Please consider donating to support the coalition of charities behind the conference: https://globaladhd.com/global-adhd-conference-donate/ #GlobalADHDConference2026 #ADHDUK #ADHDAwareness

ADHDUK Podcast Episode 9 is live! In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between ADHD and homelessness, including some of the challenges people with ADHD may face and what can be done to better support people on their journeys and help prevent homelessness. Tune in here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lQoLFgyLd6aSaeubo7xQF #ADHDUK #ADHDUKPodcast #ADHD #ADHDAwareness

Join us for Positive Mindset Coaching for ADHD with Kathryn Wheatman. You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/event/positive-mindset-coaching-for-adhd-with-kathryn-wheatman-9/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

Next up in our fantastic speaker line-up: Dr Jessica Eccles! Topic: ADHD Education and Employment – A Bigger Picture 📅 2 October l 10-11 am UK time Dr Eccles will take a closer look at ADHD across education and employment, exploring the bigger picture and challenging stereotypes around neurodevelopment. Her work brings together perspectives from neuroscience, psychiatry and clinical practice. 🧠 Join us! Register FREE today. https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ ____________ Please consider donating to support the coalition of charities behind the conference: https://globaladhd.com/global-adhd-conference-donate/ #GlobalADHDConference2026 #ADHDUK #ADHDAwareness

Join us today for another session of How to Thrive at Work for ADHD Employees, hosted by Graham Summerscales. You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/event/how-to-thrive-at-work-for-adhd-employees-with-graham-summerscales-9/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

We’re delighted to welcome Chris Benson, another fantastic speaker in our line-up for the Global ADHD Conference 2026! 🌍 Topic: Bridging the Gap: An Evidence-Based Approach to Supporting Pupils with ADHD 📅 1 October | 5–6 PM UK time How can pupils, parents and schools get on the same page when it comes to ADHD support? Chris will explore what effective support can look like from all three perspectives — and how genuine partnership can turn good intentions into meaningful, lasting change. Join us! Register FREE today. https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ ____________ Please consider donating to support the coalition of charities behind the conference: https://globaladhd.com/global-adhd-conference-donate/ #GlobalADHDConference2026 #ADHDUK #ADHDAwareness

Tune in to the episode 10 of the ADHD UK podcast! 🎙️ Max and David Levy talk about the usefulness of counselling in people's ADHD journey, and the difficulty of fitting this into the medical narrative. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vavOfeHRdSP5TajxSLv1x Watch the video podcast: https://youtu.be/58NBbnSCVa4?si=fOMHn0SDpOankPnX #ADHDUK #ADHDUKPodcast #ADHDCounselling

MEET THE FIRST SPEAKER IN OUR FANTASTIC LINE-UP! We’re thrilled to welcome Prof Edmund Sonuga-Barke to the Global ADHD Conference 2026! 🌍 Topic: Flourishing – How can we succeed on our own terms? 📅 1 October | 1:10–2:00 PM UK time Prof Edmund will explore what it means for people with ADHD to truly flourish, not just cope — and how agency, self-worth and self-compassion can help us embrace what makes us unique and thrive. Register FREE and be part of the global ADHD event! https://globaladhd.com/global-conference-registration/ _________________ Donate to keep the conference growing: https://globaladhd.com/global-adhd-conference-donate/ #GlobalADHDConference2026 #ADHDUK #ADHDAwareness

Join us today for these three exciting ADHD UK events! You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

Join us today for another insightful session of Making Mindfulness Accessible for ADHD Brains, hosted by Jack Palmer. You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/event/making-mindfulness-accessible-for-adhd-brains-with-jack-palmer-3/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

Researchers at the University of Manchester want to better understand the workplace experiences of adults with ADHD, particularly in relation to workplace stress, wellbeing and support needs. Adults with ADHD are often underrepresented in workplace research and their experiences may be overlooked or misunderstood within organisational settings. By providing an opportunity for participants to share their experiences, the study seeks to contribute to a better understanding of how workplaces can offer more effective support, help manage stress at work, and promote more inclusive working environments. For more information and to take part, please email Rebecca at rebecca.symonds-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk The study has been assessed and received ethical approval by the University Research Ethics Committee of the University of Manchester.

Call for Research Participants! An independent researcher is inviting UK adults with ADHD to take part in a confidential online interview study exploring exercise engagement, including starting, maintaining, avoiding and returning to exercise after a break. Check the poster for the eligibility requirements. If you are interested to take part or for more details, contact Ben Brand via email at ben@exercisesforadhd.co.uk

Upcoming ADHD UK events this week! Join us to learn, ask your questions, and be part of the conversation. You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

Two insightful ADHD UK events are scheduled today! You can get your tickets by donating regardless of size (even £1, but the suggested donation is £5). We appreciate all your support. Book your tickets here: https://events.adhduk.co.uk/ Thrive with #ADHDUK

Research Participation Opportunity! This study aims to understand the unique experiences of living with symptoms of hoarding through the lens of co-presenting ADHD. The researchers are hoping to understand what factors have influenced your understanding of hoarding, the impact on seeking or receiving treatment, and possible experiences of intervention. To take part, scan the QR code or visit this link: https://nclpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74dKCr5SxsWc6TI The project has been approved by the Research and Ethics Committee at Newcastle University. Ethics code 6610

Are you an adult with ADHD who can be quite hard on yourself when you come up against life’s challenges? Do you think you could benefit from learning to be more compassionate towards yourself? We would like to share an opportunity for adults with ADHD living in the UK to take part in a short online self-compassion programme led by an expert in the field. Sophie Wong, a doctoral researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London would like to invite you to take part in her research project, ‘Evaluating a brief online Compassionate Mind Training programme delivered to adults with ADHD in the UK’. She is carrying out research into self-compassion in adults with ADHD, with a goal of developing more support for this community. This research aims to explore the experiences and responses that adults with ADHD have to an online self-compassion programme. If you are interested to take part or for more information, scan the QR code or visit this link: https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_doMNBC9TPTjIfpI This study has received ethics approval from Royal Holloway, University of London’s Research Ethics Committee, with the approval ID of 1054.