Join the UK's leading ADHD community for research-informed peer support, practical tools, and meaningful connections that foster real change and personal growth.
Limited to 12 spaces per cohort
Upcoming Event: October 29th - "ADHD Beyond the Diagnosis" talk at London Interdisciplinary School, 5-6pm
Building a supportive ADHD community through research-informed approaches and continuous innovation
Build a supportive ADHD community and space focusing on sharing experiences through practical and actionable strategies that will improve our lives.
Foster human connections to action change and growth.
To improve ADHD management outcomes through community support, customizable tailored tools and innovation.
Our programme is unique - we actively listen and adapt. We collect feedback from our community and review the latest research to upgrade our processes, keeping pace with changing times and emerging best practices.
View NICE ADHD Guidelinesresearch-informed support programmes designed to create lasting change in your ADHD management journey
Join our structured 7-week ADHD & Addiction Recovery Programme, aligned with NICE ADHD Guidelines, offering practical tools for real transformation.
Access tools for relationship building, work challenges, diet, exercise and sleep management via a custom action plan within a supportive group environment.
Connect with healthcare professionals, researchers, and individuals with lived ADHD experience in the UK's most supportive neurodiversity community.
Are you living with ADHD and facing challenges with addiction? Transform your journey with our supportive, research-informed peer group offering practical tools for lasting change.
Simple steps to start your transformation
Sign up for our research-informed ADHD support programme. No cost, just commitment to your growth and recovery journey.
Join a supportive group of up to 12 members, guided by trained facilitators using NICE-aligned methodologies.
Build lasting relationships, develop effective coping strategies, and create sustainable systems for managing ADHD in daily life.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the parts of the brain that help us plan, prioritise, focus on, and execute tasks—also known as executive function skills.
ADHD presents differently in everyone. While symptoms and intensity vary, the key characteristics include inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
Difficulty concentrating, focusing, and maintaining attention on tasks
External and internal restlessness, racing thoughts, and mental exhaustion
Challenges with impulse control, time management, and decision-making
The signs of ADHD can vary from person to person. The medical diagnostic model categorizes ADHD into three main types:
Characterized by difficulty sustaining focus, following detailed instructions, and organizing tasks or activities.
Characterized by constant need for movement and difficulty with impulse control.
A combination of both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive ADHD traits.
Many people with ADHD experience emotions differently to others. Emotional dysregulation—difficulty controlling emotions—affects an estimated 1 in 2 adults with ADHD.
Alongside core traits and emotional dysregulation, people with ADHD can also have other neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health conditions.
ADHD symptoms can be more difficult to define in adults. As environments and expectations change with adulthood, traits may present differently. Here are common signs:
A range of support is available for adults with ADHD. The ADHD Action Network provides peer support, a network and community where we can learn from each other and improve accessibility and treatment for people with ADHD.
Join Our Support ProgrammeIf you believe you may have undiagnosed ADHD as an adult, talk to your GP first. They may recommend 'watchful waiting' then suggest a referral for an ADHD assessment if appropriate.
Some people recognize ADHD signs but choose not to pursue diagnosis. Support and advice is still available if needed.
Hear from members who've transformed their ADHD journey
"I'm glad I joined the programme. Alongside giving me practical strategies to manage my ADHD, I have made an accountability partner from the group which I hope I will continue with once the cohort has ended."
Josh
7-Week Programme Alumni
"Amelia and Nick have been amazing facilitators, their knowledge, empathy and encouragement have helped the group, bringing us together and helping us share our own personal stories, tools and strategies. The group has provided me with a much-needed outlet and place where I feel I belong."
Jane
7-Week Programme Alumni
"I have been so grateful to be a part of this cohort (Jun-Jul 2025). I don't currently have a formal diagnosis, but a couple of mental health professionals suggested it. The group has helped me explore this and it felt like I found a place where I was understood and inspired by the talks and discussions."
Katie
7-Week Programme Alumni
Peer Support Groups to Change the Face of ADHD
Join our free 7-week programme and become part of a community that understands your challenges and celebrates your successes.
Working together with leading institutions and organizations to deliver research-informed ADHD support across the UK
North London NHS Foundation Trust
King's College London
University College London
Community of Excellence
Islington Council, London
In partnership with leading healthcare, academic, and community organizations committed to improving ADHD support and outcomes
A dedicated team of passionate problem solvers committed to building robust support networks for the ADHD community
Founder & Director
Operations and strategy leader driving innovation in ADHD support blending community-driven solutions with academic research-driven approaches and technology.
Research Lead
Leading research initiatives to ensure our programmes are grounded in the latest ADHD science and clinical best practices.
The ADHD Action Network is a small but dedicated team of passionate problem solvers. Our mission is to research, coordinate, and build a robust network that addresses and overcomes challenges in ADHD support. We believe great ideas and effective solutions stem from collaboration, co-production, innovation, and relentless resilience.
In response to the current pressures on the NHS, our immediate goal is to establish a community-driven, peer-to-peer support network for individuals with ADHD. This initiative is led by experts with lived experience to provide holistic and accessible support for ADHD patients.
We believe that leveraging the insights and empathy of those with firsthand experience can significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of ADHD support services across the UK.
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