NHS Kent and Medway is inviting people to have their say on how adult ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) services can be improved.
Over the last few years, demand for ADHD assessments in England has risen at such speed that services are unable to keep up.
In the past two years, Kent and Medway has seen a rapid 600 per cent increase in demand for adult ADHD services. This is a national issue and waiting lists for a specialist assessment with the adult ADHD service can take several years.
Marie Hackshall, System Lead for Learning Disability, Autism and ADHD in Kent and Medway, said: “We know people are waiting too long for ADHD assessments and with demand so high, we need to look at how we can improve services so that people get the support they need, when they need it.
“As ADHD Awareness Month begins, we want to hear from anyone who can share their experiences and help us to shape the future of ADHD services in Kent and Medway.
“We have been working with NHS providers and people with lived experience to develop a new model of providing support – now we want to hear your thoughts on the proposed changes. We’re keen to find out what is working well already, and importantly what we can do better.”
There is a wide range of support available to people without a diagnosis, including online group coaching, a mental wellbeing app created for and by the neurodivergent community, community groups and local and national websites.
We want to hear from people living with diagnosed, undiagnosed or suspected ADHD, as well as family, friends or carers of someone living with diagnosed or suspected ADHD. We also welcome feedback from representatives in supporting Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector or other organisations.
You can get involved by completing our survey Review of adult ADHD services | Have Your Say In Kent and Medway