15 October
🌱 What I’m Learning as I explore the ADHD Space
After more than 20 years in recruitment – and the last five specialising in appointing GPs into Primary Care – I’ve started to notice something interesting.
A growing number of the GPs I speak with have a genuine interest in mental health, and particularly in ADHD.
That growing interest has inspired me to explore the ADHD sector in more depth.
Understanding the ADHD sector
I’m taking time to really understand the ADHD sector – the clinics, clinicians, and people they serve. And the more I learn, the more fascinated I become.
I also have a personal connection. Several of my close friends have ADHD. They’re some of the brightest, most perceptive and interesting people I know. Their minds work in incredible ways – I often think of their traits as superpowers that many of us simply don’t have.
(And if I’m honest, I suspect – like many of us – I’ve come to recognise a few ASD traits in myself – not formally diagnosed, but I appreciate how differently each of us can process and experience life.)
What I’m learning so far is that:
🌿 More people are being diagnosed in adulthood than ever before.
🌿 Waiting lists are long, often stretching years.
🌿 Many are having to navigate life without diagnosis or treatment, doing their best to make sense of experiences that finally “click” later in life.
Behind every statistic is a person – talented, driven, and self-aware – simply trying to understand themselves better.
This is such an important and rapidly evolving area of healthcare. It touches families, workplaces, education, and wellbeing at every level.
As I step into this space, I’m here to listen, learn and understand what it’s really like for those leading ADHD services day-to-day.
👉 What’s surprised you most about the ADHD space so far?
👉 What challenges do you see for the future – and what’s giving you hope?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
