ADHD UK

Recently diagnosed with ADHD and wondering what comes next? Join us today for this insightful session with Sarah Bickers and Gordon Mundie, where you'll gain practical guidance, helpful insights, and support as you begin your journey. 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

😴 Does your child have ADHD and experience sleep difficulties? Researchers from the University of Southampton are looking for families to take part in a study. They are testing a new website called Sleep Buddy, developed by medics and psychologists, to explore whether it can help improve sleep for children aged 6–12 with an ADHD diagnosis. If you are interested to take part, scan the QR code or visit this link: https://www.trial-deck.com/trial/sleepbuddy?reg_code=bOJpxxcQE6

Research Participation Opportunity! This study’s primary aim is to explore what is needed from an ADHD psychoeducation intervention for adults, considering the unique needs of this dual diagnosis. It also aims to consider the practical delivery needs of an ADHD psychoeducation intervention for a substance using population by exploring these practicalities with frontline staff that work with this population. If you are interested in taking part, please contact Lucie via email: msxlc4@nottingham.ac.uk

Don't miss these three insightful ADHD UK events happening 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

@huffpostuk exclusive coverage of our open letter challenging #channel4 documentary "The Great ADHD Myth". Read the full article here: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/adhd-uk-channel-4-open-letter_uk_6a709d2be4b0346d9be814db?origin=home-life-unit

We are challenging Channel 4 over "The Great ADHD Myth?" - publicly, on the record, before broadcast. Our open letter in full below. #ADHD #Channel4 Attached. PDF version here: https://adhduk.co.uk/Challenging-C4-The-Great-ADHD-Myth

Join us for these four exciting ADHD UK events 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

The SYNC-ADHD pilot study is investigating the feasibility, safety and tolerability of using non-invasive brain stimulation in young adults with ADHD. The researchers are recruiting adults aged 18–30 with ADHD to complete two online sessions and two in-person research sessions at King’s College London. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires and cognitive tasks. They will also use electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to stimulate specific areas of the brain non-invasively. If you are interested in taking part, scan the QR code or sign up using this link: https://tinyurl.com/SyncADHD This study has been granted ethical approval by King's College London (Reference #: LRM-25/26-50432)

Call for Participants! Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University are exploring how neurodivergent children experience movement and what shapes enjoyable participation in exercise and physical activity. This study will explore the features of exercise that children with ADHD and/or autism find enjoyable, motivating, and challenging. Using creative participatory methods (e.g., drawing activities and photo-elicitation) the study will identify sensory, social, and environmental factors that influence children’s experiences of exercise. For more information or to take part, please email s.wood@mmu.ac.uk Ethical approval for this study has been granted through Manchester Metropolitan University's Faculty of Science and Engineering Ethics Committee (EthOS ID: 91376)

Your ADHD UK events for the week are here! 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

We've got three fantastic ADHD UK events coming up today! 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

We're wrapping up the month with two fantastic ADHD UK events! Join us to learn, ask your questions, and share your experiences. 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

Take part in a new study about masking in ADHD ✨ Researchers from Cardiff University are examining masking strategies used by young people with ADHD, their effectiveness in mitigating ADHD-related impact and the impact of engaging in these strategies. They want to recruit participants aged 18-25 years old from the UK with an ADHD diagnosis to take part in an online survey to ask them about masking behaviours. They are especially interested in hearing from males or non-binary individuals. A subset of participants who complete the survey, and consent, will be contacted to take part in a 1:1 interview to discuss their experiences of masking further. If you are interested in taking part, scan the QR code or visit this link: https://redcap.link/maskingsurvey This study has received a favourable ethical opinion by the Cardiff University School of Medicine Research Ethics Committee (SMREC 26/10).

Researchers at the University of York are recruiting participants both with or without ADHD for a research project on ADHD and auditory processing! Participants will be asked to complete 4 at home surveys and then will be asked to come into the lab at the University of York to complete a further 5 tasks. These are short tasks that consider life experiences, hearing, speech processing in noise and attention. If you are eligible and interested in taking part, please scan the QR code or sign up here: https://forms.gle/LjXy5eyKFP3kcU196 This research has been approved by the Department of Psychology at the University of York.

A huge shoutout to Charlie Smith for supporting ADHD UK! On 5 September, he will be taking on an incredible challenge—running 45.5 miles from the Riverside Museum in Glasgow to Murrayfield Stadium in a single day to raise funds and awareness for ADHD UK. 🏃‍♂️👏 Thank you, Charlie, for taking on this extraordinary challenge and for championing the ADHD community. We're all behind you and wish you the very best on your run! 💜 Support his fundraiser here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/charlie-smith-3697 _____________ 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

Join us today for this supportive and empowering session designed for employees who are navigating ADHD in the workplace, hosted by Jen Hughes. 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://tinyurl.com/SupportforADHDatWork Thrive with #ADHDUK

Join us today for another Drop-in Advice Clinic with Henry Shelford. Get guidance on ADHD assessments, the UK diagnosis pathway, NHS ADHD processes, understanding ADHD, and workplace or employment-related questions. 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://tinyurl.com/DropinAdviceClinic2 Thrive with #ADHDUK

Research Participation Opportunity! This research aims to explore the the lived experiences of mothers with ADHD and identify any forms of support they perceive as most effective in enhancing their motherhood experience. For more information or to take part, please contact Claire Culley at s298138@uos.ac.uk This research has been approved by the University of Suffolk Ethics Committee.

Join us today for these three insightful 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

Call for Participants! This study, led by researchers at Birmingham Newman University (Dr Magdalena Smusz and Dr Gurkiran Birdi), examines the relationship between sexual health-seeking behaviour and mental well-being among neurodivergent LGBTQ+ young people in the UK, including those with ADHD. This anonymous online survey is open to anyone ✅ Aged 18+ who is neurodivergent (diagnosed or self-identified) ✅ Identifies as LGBTQ+ ✅ Lives in the UK To take part, scan the QR code or sign up using this link: https://tinyurl.com/NeurodivergentLGBTQResearch Full ethical approval has been granted by the Research Ethics Committee of Birmingham Newman University (Application Number S2025-005, approved 27 November 2025).

The ADHD UK Podcast now has 7 episodes ready to explore! 🎙️🎧 Stream all episodes here: https://zencastr.com/dashboard/ADHDUK-podcast/show

Three ADHD UK events are coming up 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

This study explores how ADHD may relate to language and communication development in the early years. The survey is for: 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent / caregiver based primarily in the UK of a child who: - is aged 3-5 years in nursery, Reception or other similar educational settings, or is older but you can recall their behaviour and communication during ages 3-5; - has diagnosed ADHD, is undergoing assessment, has been referred/suggested for assessment, or may show ADHD characteristics. OR 👩‍🏫 Early years educator primarily based in the UK working in: - nursery - kindergarten - Reception - or a similar Early Years setting and familiar with the language use and communication style of preschool-aged children with ADHD or possible ADHD characteristics. If you are interested in taking part, scan the QR code or visit this link: https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nxlpqDGSbvwJka For questions or more information, contact Sammi Liang at jl2447@cam.ac.uk This study has been approved by Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge Ethics Committee, recorded approval number: CAMEDE-0626-27000

Looking for mindfulness techniques that actually work with ADHD? 🧘💜 Join us today for a practical session hosted by Jack Palmer, where you'll discover mindfulness anchors that fit your life—not lengthy practices that are hard to stick with. 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