A 2024 UK survey of 1,440 adults with ADHD shows that 4 in 10 are experiencing severe difficulties across every area of life. More than 7 in 10 feel primary-care professionals don’t properly understand ADHD, and around 3 in 4 say they’ve faced negative reactions when disclosing their diagnosis. Workplace and educational support are often lacking, and many are bearing the cost of private assessments and treatments. On the positive side, medication and lifestyle tools are helpi

What Recent BBC Reporting Means for Those Left Waiting A recent BBC investigation has brought national attention to something many families and adults have been experiencing for far too long. ADHD services in several parts of England have reached a point where they can no longer cope with the growing demand. Some areas have stopped accepting new NHS referrals altogether, while others have introduced tighter criteria because their waiting lists are already unmanageable. The re

I am delighted to share some exciting news! After plenty of planning, building, and a few evenings spent working by torchlight, my new coaching cabin is finally ready. The lighting is finished, and the space is almost complete inside, with just a few final touches to go. This new cabin gives me a dedicated, peaceful environment in which to meet my clients in person here in Ely. It’s a calm and comfortable space designed to help you feel relaxed, focused, and ready to get the

… except, they don’t! This is something those of us with ADHD hear quite often, and I do understand where it comes from - with so much conversation around ADHD in the media and online, it can sometimes feel as though everyone is being diagnosed. The truth, however, is very different. Recent research (links at the bottom) shows that around 5 percent of children are diagnosed with ADHD, and in adults, that figure is between 3 and 4 percent. That is a small proportion of the pop

When I was in London last week, I came across a zebra crossing painted in rainbow colours. Standing there made me think about what true inclusivity really means. Inclusion and inclusivity are words we hear a lot nowadays, but their meaning runs much deeper than they’re often given credit for. When we talk about inclusion, it’s easy to think of it only in terms of visible differences or identities. But neurodiversity is an equally important part of that picture. Whether it’s

I had my photo taken with an Ariel Atom recently - if you haven’t seen one before, it’s the kind of car that looks like someone forgot to finish building it. There’s no roof, no doors and hardly any bodywork at all; it is just a frame, an engine and a driver holding on for dear life. Despite that, it’s one of the fastest cars ever made. The lack of weight means it can go from 0 to 60 in about 2.8 seconds, faster than most supercars - it is raw, loud and completely focused on

We all know that having ADHD comes with many challenges, but I am all about positivity, so I like to try and focus my attention on the parts of ADHD that make life a bit more interesting, and - dare I say it - brilliant. Here are some of the things I personally like most about having ADHD: • Passion and enthusiasm. When something really captures my interest, I throw myself into it completely. • Resilience. Living with ADHD means I’ve had to find a hundred different ways to ma

I have been reading the article below from the University of Bath and found it very interesting; the idea of 'playing to your strengths'...

Don't you just love the British weather? It is so unpredictable, always likes to keeping you guessing as to what will come next. Yesterday I was sweating as I walked my daughter home from nursery as it suddenly turned very warm despite the cloud. Today could not be more different though! At least today the weather forecast was accurate - non stop rain from dawn to dusk! I'm not a fan of the rain, but at least it good for the garden (also gets me out of having to mow the lawn

On Tuesday evening, I had the privilege of delivering one of my ADHD information talks at the historic Madingley Hall in Cambridge for the South Cambridgeshire Rotary Club. The venue provided a beautiful backdrop for what turned out to be a well-attended and engaging event. I was delighted to see such a diverse audience, spanning different ages and backgrounds, which highlights just how many people are eager to learn more about ADHD, whether for themselves, their families, or

This is the face of someone who went somewhere and then immediately forgot why! Well that is ADHD for you - you head out with a purpose,...

I’ve been spending some time reflecting recently - with ADHD, reflection does not always come easily. My brain often races onto the next...

I came across a video on youtube called 'The Hunter Gatherer theory of ADHD' and found it fascinating. The theory explains a very...

Sometimes a portrait captures more than just a face; it holds a mirror up to the way we see ourselves. This drawing was done of me by my...

I often imagine that if I could travel back in time - just one small hop, like through the Tardis or DeLorean next to me, I wouldn’t go...

When people think of ADHD, the first things that often come to mind are being forgetful, fidgety, or easily distracted. These are the...

Personal growth is a lot like tending to a garden 🪴 If you want things to thrive, you can’t just water them once and expect miracles;...

So the long and short of it is…🦒 A recent UK study has found that adults diagnosed with ADHD may live on average between 4.5 and 11...

There has been a lot of talk lately about ADHD being over diagnosed; I have seen it all over the media, and I hear it in conversations...

It can be all too easy to forget to treat ourselves kindly when we’ve had a difficult day, especially if we live with ADHD. The...