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Becca looks at the camera in a selfie taken in a car. She has long blond hair and is wearing dark rimmed glasses and a white t-shirt.

Thousands spent on private ADHD medication

ADHD UK says people are turning to private treatment because they cannot wait.

Jannine sits in a chair wearing a pink hooded top. She has long blonde hair.

'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

Santana Corr is the leader of warrior movement classes across Suffolk

'Ancient movement practice transformed my life'

A mother-of-four who needed a wheelchair says she is back to fitness thanks to a Chinese tradition.

Cameron Clarke sits at a desk surrounded by computers. He has short brown hair and glasses and is wearing a green t-shirt covered in pictures of computers.

'You've got to give people with ADHD and autism a chance to work'

Cameron Clarke secured a full time job through the help of York charity Community Furniture Store.

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How to support those with neurodiversity at Christmas

The festive season can often be overwhelming for those with conditions including ADHD and autism.

Police to screen for undiagnosed ADHD

Cumbria Police hopes the programme will provide a better understanding of why crimes are committed.

Rosea and Craig Poynter sitting with their son Freddie.

Call for autism 'screening' for premature children

Rosea Poynter, of Nottingham, says her son waited years for an autism and ADHD diagnosis.

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ADHD pilot could make 'big difference' for children

A new trial is being rolled out to spot the needs of children while they await a formal diagnosis.

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ADHD training 'could reduce waiting list stress'

The panel said more staff being appropriately trained would alleviate pressure on specialists.