ADHD services for adults
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition that affects how someone pays attention, controls their actions, and manages their energy levels. People with ADHD might find it hard to focus, stay organised, keep still, or control impulses – but everyone’s experience is different.
In our services, an adult means anyone who is 18 years old or older.
More people are learning about ADHD, and more adults are asking for assessments and support. To keep up with this, local services need to change so they are easier to use and can help everyone who needs them.
Current challenges
Right now, the service focuses mostly on giving a diagnosis rather than meeting needs. This means many people who are struggling are not getting early help. If this keeps happening, waiting lists will continue to grow, and those with the greatest need will wait longer for support.
More and more people are being sent for ADHD assessments.
Being referred for an ADHD assessment does not always mean someone will receive an ADHD diagnosis. The assessment is done to understand what is causing the difficulties, and sometimes the outcome may be something different.
The rising demand costs a lot of money and is putting pressure on the NHS.
There are many NHS and private organisations offering ADHD assessments. This means people are not always getting the same type of care.
Because of all these challenges, our Adult ADHD services in Cheshire and Merseyside need to change so we can understand and support people better.