ADHD Aware were delighted to be one of the lucky organisations to share in the National Lottery Community Fund in 2023 (please see the link, at the bottom of this article). We’re excited to share that thanks to National Lottery players, we’ve awarded almost £252 million funding to over 5,000 community groups in England. All…
Read MoreADHD Aware UK, a Brighton-based UK Charity for adults, is delighted to announce that we have been successful in our bid for a three-year grant from The #NationalLottery Community Fund. This grant will specifically support the development of our ADHD and neurodiversity awareness training programme. Our training is available to any organisation, group or business.…
Read MoreBelow is our response to the recent BBC Panorama episode “Private ADHD Clinics Exposed”, which originally aired on 15 May 2023: Dear BBC, We, the Board of ADHD Aware, are writing to express our extreme disappointment regarding the recent Panorama programme featuring Rory Carson, which aired on BBC1 on 15 May 2023 at 8pm. The…
Read MoreWho we are ADHD Aware is a national charity, founded in Brighton, UK. We offer a mixture of in-person and online peer support groups – for ADHD adults, their partners, and parents of ADHD children/young adults. Our services also include webinars and courses for individuals and couples, and neurodiversity training for organisations. ADHD Aware is…
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Please fill out our survey to help us research how the NHS can make accessing health care more positive for neurodiverse children and young people. The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey is for parents / carers and is being conducted by ADHD Aware, a Brighton based charity, who is providing awareness…
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ADHD Aware warmly invites you to come along to our summer picnic to celebrate Neurodiversity Pride Day on Saturday 18th June 2pm on Hove Lawns. When: Saturday 18th June 2pmWhere: Hove Lawns (Kingsway, Hove BN3 2FR)What: Bring your own food and refreshmentsWho: Friends and family very welcome. The more the merrier!How: Just turn up! Follow the facebook events for any…
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ADHD Partners Peer Support Group is our new Facebook group, aimed at neurotypical spouses and partners of adults living with ADHD. An opportunity to share experiences, explore strategies, increase understanding and find support from others in a similar position. This is linked with our monthly group meetings on Zoom, held on the third Wednesday of…
Read MoreADHD Aware is pleased to join in solidarity with other ADHD organisations across the world as we celebrate ADHD Awareness month. During the month, we want to show the world that people with ADHD need more support, understanding and access to services. Over the past year there has been some progress, as more patients are…
Read MoreDuring these exceptional times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be an especially stressful time if you have are neurodiverse. Here is a list of support resources for practical support, mental health, and wellbeing. Support hubs https://covidbrightonhove.org.uk/ Food Please use food banks and deliveries responsibly https://bhfood.org.uk/category/directory-hub/food-banks/ https://www.eastbrightonfoodcoop.uk/ https://new.brighton-hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/help-residents-access-food-deliveries https://vamospaella.co.uk https://wwwaldi.co.uk/food-parcels https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/14/how-to-turn-veg-trimmings-into-dinner– no waste https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/apr/03/anna-jones-simple-staple-recipes-for-lockdown– recipes…
Read MoreHope you’re all keeping well in these challenging times. In line with government guidelines, suggesting that we minimise social interaction, we are replacing all face to face support group meetings with Zoom online video meetings. This will affect all ADHD Aware support meetings going forward, so please DO NOT TURN UP AT THE BRIGHTHELM. This…
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