NHS Kent and Medway is holding a series of events to review how adult ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) services can be improved.
During October and November 2024, a survey aimed at people living with diagnosed, undiagnosed or suspected ADHD, including family, friends or carers, received more than 1,100 responses.
We asked people how we could improve the experience of using adult ADHD services and what kind of support matters most, with a large percentage naming ‘advice and guidance’ as key.
Marie Hackshall, System Lead for Learning Disability, Autism and ADHD in Kent and Medway, said: “We have been working with NHS providers and people with lived experience to develop a new model of providing support. We are keen to find out what is working well and what people think of the proposed changes.
“We are very grateful to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. The events we are holding will enable us to explore the themes in more depth and help us to decide what the support available should look like.”
“In the past two years, Kent and Medway has seen a rapid 600 per cent increase in demand for adult ADHD services. The NHS has a finite pot of money and has to prioritise those people with the greatest clinical need for assessments. We therefore need to look at how we can improve services so that people get the support they need, when they need it.”
The events below are being held online and in-person. They will all follow the same format and attendees can book the time, date and location that suits them best. Places for the in-person events are limited to 25 to ensure the environment is suitable for those with ADHD.
- Tuesday, 4 February, 2-4pm at Cathedral Court, Canterbury Christ Church University, Medway Campus
- Thursday, 6 February, 6-8pm, online via Zoom
- Tuesday, 11 February, 11am-1pm at the Stour Centre, Ashford
- Wednesday, 12 February, 6-8pm, online via Zoom
To book a place for any of the four events, visit our Eventbrite page.