A place to find out all the important around the world updates about ADHD including new research, the medication shortage and more…
New Government White Paper Released for Children with SEN
Today the government within it’s white paper Every Child Acheiving and Thriving laid out proposed changes to the SEN system in place in schools across the UK.
While the changes seem to be ambitious, time will tell if will turn in to practicable and tangible improvements.
Merlin forced to Backtrack after Public Outcry!
The UK based company Merlin Entertainment was recently forced into a public u-turn after it’s plans to make changes to their Ride Access Passes (RAP) was met by backlash.
The Ride Access Pass traditionally allows people with physical and emotional access needs to wait in a virtual queue. Merlin proposed to make it available for physical needs only effecitvely allienating some members of the ADHD and neurodivergent community.
Thankfuly Merlin has put those plans on hold as it agreed to consult with the wider community in response to changes that must be made to make the system accessible for those who need it.
ADHD Medication might be over, says pharmicist!
Today, I (ADHD girl) spoke with a pharmacist for an update on the ADHD medication situation. I was told that since the NHS had switched to allowing generic branding, it has made things much easier and now there isn’t as much of a shortage. They also highlighted they won’t get lots of ADHD meds in unless they have regular patients who need it because controlled medication (which ADHD meds are) cannot return them and if they don’t sell the pharmacy lose money.
Some Adult ADHD Services in the UK have seven year waitings lists!
Being an adult, where you’ve lived a whole life perhaps never understanding you were different is hard enough. Now imagine finally being close to an answer, only to find out you’ve got to wait seven years. That’s what some people right across the UK are facing at the moment. In fact many are now accessing Right to Choose (a combination of private and NHS) as well as going fuly private.
NHS to launch New Taskforce for ADHD!
In April, the NHS announced it would be launching a taskforce to support the increased demand of services for ADHD. While this could be a very positive thing, let’s hope it’s not just an attempt to cut funding in certain areas due to overwhelming demand. More to follow..
UK ADHDers worried their Benefits to Stop Over Changes to System!
Last week, the UK Prime Minster came under fire for stating that there are many people recieving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) who despite their difficulties are able to work. Furthermore, the government are due to release a green paper in the coming week which will propose to change the eligibility critera. Several disability groups have spoken out in protest saying this targets the most vulnerable. More to follow...
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