Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a common yet complex neurodevelopmental disorder usually recognised in early childhood. It can have a significant impact on school performance, family relations and social life. Everyone can be hyperactive, impulsive or inattentive some of the time. A child with ADHD has symptoms, most of the time that can seriously affect their everyday life.
Here is a "Let's talk about ADHD" animation from NCMH (National Centre for Mental Health)
Flynn Pharma ADHD Explainer from Motion Worx
Helpful websites
- Shortages of some ADHD medications
You may be aware that there is a global shortage of some types of ADHD medicines. Please be assured that we are aware of this situation.
As a result, when you next collect your prescription, the branding or dosage may look different to what you usually have. This will probably be explained to you by the pharmacist.
The shortage is caused by a combination of manufacturing issues and an increase in global demand.
Receiving medication
Please don’t submit a request sooner than the 10 days before you run out of medication. The team are even busier than usual and we will try to get to you before you need your next prescription.
If we need to make changes to your child’s prescription, we will contact you directly in order of when we think your current medication supply is likely to run out. If you are concerned because your pharmacist cannot get a supply, then please contact us.
Downloads
Title - Takeda ADHD A Guide for Parents Booklet
Description - Takeda ADHD A Guide for Parents BookletTop Tips for Families at Home Nice Guidance Link
Books
- Driven to Distraction – Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
- What does everybody else know that I don’t? – Michele Novotni
- Hank Zipzer series – Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver
- Free Association: Where my mind goes during science class – Barbara Esham
- Cory Stories: A Kid’s book about living with ADHD – Jeanne Kraus
- Pay attention, Emily Brown! – Linda Burton