This is a message we received from local partners in Health:
NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) has launched a public engagement exercise to gather views on children and young people’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) services in Greater Manchester.
We want children and young people to have timely access to support that is tailored to helping them manage their ADHD condition and symptoms, considering their needs as a whole and not focusing on their diagnosis.
The engagement exercise, which runs until 29 November 2024, seeks to address some of the issues including long wait times, levels of ongoing support for patients, the referral and assessment process, and how services vary across Greater Manchester. Our biggest priority is to improve how cases are prioritised, and making sure that children and young people who are most in need, get help quickly.
How you can help
We have plans on how we can make improvements to children and young people’s ADHD services and peoples’ experiences. But first, we want to seek views on what matters most to people who use these services, their carers and/or families; and to help shape future services. We are also keen to hear from colleagues working in ADHD services or wider services that support children with ADHD.
There are a number of ways to give your views, including via an online survey, by email or attending a focus group. To find out more and get involved, visit our website.
Our website also includes a toolkit where you can help us promote our engagement activities, and includes draft wording newsletters. You can also share social media posts from our NHS GM account: Instagram, Facebook and X.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via gmhscp.engagement@nhs.net
Please note: NHS GM is also carrying out work to improve adult ADHD services. For more information on this programme of work, email: gmhscp.engagement@nhs.net; call, text or WhatsApp: 07786 673762
The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership also published an Easy Read document regarding this engagement exercise, which you can access through our post below:
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