ADHD: Leeds North West

It is the responsibility of the integrated care boards (ICBs) in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including providing access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment and treatment, in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.

NHS England has established an ADHD taskforce which is bringing together those with lived experience with experts from the National Health Service, education, charity, and justice sectors to get a better understanding of the challenges affecting those with ADHD, including in accessing services and support, with the report expected in the summer.

For the first time, NHS England published management information on ADHD waits at a national level on 29 May 2025 as part of its ADHD data improvement plan, and has released technical guidance to ICBs to improve the recording of ADHD data, with a view to improving the quality of ADHD waits data.

The West Yorkshire ICB advises that it is taking steps to increase local capacity for ADHD assessments, including by having introduced new service standards and accreditation to ensure quality and consistency across its services. The ICB is also rolling out a new ADHD support offer, including a care navigator team working with individuals to understand their needs, suggest interventions, and connect them with appropriate services, so that people don’t need to wait for a formal diagnosis to access support and information.