Have your say: Adult ADHD Consultation
NHS Greater Manchester are reviewing adult ADHD services because a lot more people are now being referred than the services were originally designed for. This means that waiting times are getting longer and because people are not getting support whilst they are waiting, some people are really struggling.
Their best estimate is that there are up to 25,000 people waiting across Greater Manchester, with that figure growing every day. If the way they deliver services stay as they currently are, people could be waiting over 7 years for assessment and diagnosis.
NHS Greater Manchester are worried that this means that some people who are waiting desperately need help and are at risk of coming to harm, and this isn’t ok.
If the demand for ADHD services continues at the current levels, it would also cost the NHS in Greater Manchester at least £10 million a year to fund assessment services and they will continue to have too few staff to see people quickly. This situation is the same across the country and is not unique to GM.
Adult ADHD services in Greater Manchester urgently need to change so they can better support the people who need them.
NHS Greater Manchester want to hear your views to help inform our decision. Go to the 'Get involved' section of thier website to see all the ways to take part. Or click the button below for the online survey.
NHS Greater Manchester proposals for improving adult ADHD services
NHS Greater Manchester think that there are better ways to deliver these services so that they can quickly support the people who need them most.
Find out more about their proposals on their website. There is further information in the "What you need to know" section too if you want more details.
How to get involved
There are lots of different ways you can get involved. You can:
- Click the button and take the online survey (if you want to save it and come back to it later, please sign up to the platform before starting the survey - all the responses remain anonymous regardless).
- Download the survey, fill it in offline and either post or email it back (also available in easy read and large print).
- Phone, text or WhatsApp - including sending video or voice notes: 07786 673762.
- Email : gmhscp.engagement@nhs.net.
- Write (no stamp needed): Freepost Plus RUEL–TTGR–SCAJ, Engagement Inclusion & Development Team, NHS GM Integrated Care (Salford), Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5AS.
- Attend a focus group online or in person - check out events on their website for more details.
- Visit a community stall - check out the website.
- Invite us to visit your community group and talk to your members.
