ADHD North West is committed to providing a free, unique support service to empower and improve the wellbeing of individuals and families affected by an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and associated conditions. We believe in making a difference by improving knowledge, and
mental health, increasing confidence, reducing isolation, and encouraging aspirations.
News
The NHS Adult Services are asking for your help, see below
The number of adults referred for support for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms has risen steadily over the past two decades.
These rates however have increased dramatically since 2021, with requests for support heightened by increased media attention, particularly on social media, increased public awareness of the condition, and access via online service provision.
In Lancashire and South Cumbria, rates of referral have increased by as much as 800% since the beginning of the pandemic, which has overwhelmed commissioned services and created long waits for assessment.
Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board recognise that that more needs to be done to ensure people can get timely access to support and that their individual needs are met.
With this in mind, we are seeking to redesign our local service model for adults with ADHD and ADHD symptoms, as part of a wider programme to develop an all-age neuro-developmental pathway.
To achieve this, we recognise the importance of doing so in collaboration with those who will access these services, in terms of adults who have lived experience of ADHD and ADHD symptoms.
We therefore invite you to attend one of our online engagement events in August, to answer a range of questions established through our work to date.
Places are limited to ensure those in attendance can offer their views in comfort, so please book on soon to avoid disappointment.
Please use the links below to secure your place on one of these events.
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../adult-adhd-engagement... (21/08/24)
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../adult-adhd-engagement... (28/08/24)
We work hard to get our efforts noticed and are so proud when this goal comes to fruition. Take a look at some of our latest coverage and help spread the word about all of the amazing developments at ADHD North West.
The next online ADHD Parenting course starts on 30.9.2024
6 sessions, twice a week
9.30am or 6pm
see below for eligibility.
Designed to meet the needs of parents of children who are diagnosed or in assessment for ADHD, this online programme is extremely successful. It allows us to reach a larger group of parents who live within our commissioned areas Lancashire and South Cumbria.
If you live within the commissioned areas, we would like to invite you to attend the course, meet members of our team and learn and understand how to manage your child’s ADHD.
The course has a step-by-step approach which we build on each session.
If you are a parent and wish to attend, please complete the registration form by clicking on the image above and emailing it to reception@adhdnorthwest.org.uk
Achievements:
Barbara Worrall (founder of ADHD North West) was awarded an MBE.
In recognition of our work and support for families since 1995, our founder and chairman of 26 years Barbara Worrall was awarded an MBE which was presented to her at Windsor Castle by Princess Anne.
ADHD North West: Dedication and service with proven impact.
ADHD North West was awarded the East Lancashire CCG Excellence Award Certificate 2017/18 for making a positive difference with social support.
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