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.
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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Medication Advice
What to do if you can’t source medication?
If you can’t get hold of your current ADHD medication at your regular pharmacy, firstly try to source it from other pharmacies in your area checking what supplier they use. If you still can’t get hold of it then you need to go to your GP who may be able to offer you an alternative. While the global medication crisis for ADHD is over, there still be limited supplies in certain areas.
Medication Resources
- There is a website that shows where in the UK you can get hold of ADHD medication at boots phamacies. Click here to check if any is available near you.
- The NHS has a find a pharmacy page where you can find local pharmacies near you to ring and check if they have any of your ADHD medication. Find this tool here
- All boots pharmacies now offer a script stock check for certain medications to let you know when they are back in stock so that you can reserve them earlier. You can sign up by giving your phone number and then will recieve a text message.
