On this page you will find links to national organisations, as well as to resources that people with lived experience have recommended.
ADHD Aware is a national charity based in Brighton, supporting adults impacted by ADHD and led by volunteers with lived experience of neurodiversity. It offers peer support both locally and nationally.
ADHD foundation is a neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 people who live with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, obsessive compulsive disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.
ADHD UK is a charity that helps people with ADHD or people close to them such as family, friends, employers, and co-workers. They offer a self-screening tool as well as online support groups.
AADD-UK is a small charity and is currently running some affiliated support groups as well as a website and online community. It aims to raise awareness of ADHD in adulthood, advancing the education of professionals and the public.
Resources recommended by people with lived experience
Book: 'SMALL TALK: 10 ADHD lies and how to stop believing them', by Richard Pink and Roxanne Pink. The book is written both from the perspective of the person with ADHD, and their partner. They use actual examples of arguments or situations from their relationships, explain what happened and how it could be navigated better.
Podcast: ADHD Chatter is hosted by Alex Partridge, who was diagnosed with ADHD aged 34. A new episode is released every Tuesday.
The Autistica Tips Hub is a free app to help you find reliable autism tips and evidence-based resources. Created by and for the autistic community, it offers practical tips and high-quality resources to make everyday life easier.
The National Autistic Society has advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. Topics include what autism is, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more.
Ambitious about Autism provides advice on supporting positive mental wellbeing.
The NHS guide can help if you or someone you care about is autistic or might be autistic.
Mencap offers advice and information to people with a learning disability, parents and carers and healthcare professionals through an easy-to-use hub.