National Support

MIND

Guidance on living with ADHD.

Visit the MIND website

ADHD UK

Offers information on ADHD, a self-screener for adults, and guidance on NHS Right to Choose and private options.

Visit the ADHD UK website

ADDERS

A community-driven site offering practical advice, worksheets, and personal experiences related to ADHD/ADD.

Visit the ADDERS website

ADHD Works

Specialises in ADHD coaching, workplace support, and resources for managing ADHD in daily life.

Visit the ADHD Works website

ADHD Together

Provides information and support for individuals with ADHD, including resources for parents and adults.

Visit the ADHD Together website

National Autistic Society

Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

Visit the National Autistic Society website

Autism Independent UK

Autism Independent UK helps to increase awareness of autism to the notice of all, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.

Visit the Autism Independent UK website

Dimensions

They support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives.

Visit the Dimensions website

ASD Helping Hands

ASD Helping Hands will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are an associated family member, carer, friend or professional. We will actively champion the rights of all people affected by an ASD and aim to make a positive difference to their lives while delivering a service that is accessible, reliable and trust

Visit the ASD Helping Hands website

Recommended Reading

The NELFT ADHD service has recommended the following books, which may be useful:

Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
A comprehensive guide to understanding and managing ADHD.

You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo
Offers practical advice and support for adults with ADHD.

Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté
Explores the origins and healing of ADHD.

Living With Adult ADHD by Bernadette Ashton
Provides strategies for embracing life with ADHD.