ADHDRE

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A calm place with one useful tool, and plain-English signposts to trusted UK information about adult ADHD. Nothing here moves, makes a sound, or runs out of time.

Last Seen: where did I put it?

Put something down? Tap what it is, then tap where. That's it. It's saved on this device, with no account.

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What did you put down?

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Where is it now?

Pick a thing, then a place. I'll remember.

Find it

    Nothing saved yet. Your first thing will show up here.

    Why is this site built like this?

    Every choice follows published guidance, not a hunch. Where something is common practice rather than proven, I've said so.

    • Nothing moves. Moving things pull the eye away from what you're reading. Practitioners widely advise against it, and the W3C says moving content must be pausable (WCAG 2.2.2). Here, nothing moves at all.
    • No timers and no passwords. W3C's guidance for attention and memory says not to rely on remembering things or racing a clock (COGA: Making content usable).
    • Undo everywhere. One tap reverses a mistake. It stays on screen until you choose, so you don't have to be quick.
    • Soft colours, not glare. Warm paper, deep ink and pastel blocks. Text is at least 7 to 1 contrast, well above the usual minimum. There's a "More contrast" button if you want it stronger.
    • An ordinary, readable font. It's Atkinson Hyperlegible, designed for clear letters. Studies haven't found that special "dyslexia fonts" beat plain ones. Spacing matters more, so lines are short and spaced generously.
    • Saying it out loud. Advice for ADHD forgetfulness often includes saying where you put things, which is why that tickbox exists. It's common practice, not a clinical claim.

    Please read: this site gives general information only. It isn't medical, legal or financial advice, and it can't diagnose ADHD or recommend treatment. Only a qualified clinician can do that. Never start, stop or change medication without medical advice. In an emergency call 999. If you're struggling emotionally, Samaritans are on 116 123 (free, 24/7).

    Getting an assessment

    The NHS suggests starting with your GP if symptoms affect study, work or relationships. Your GP asks about your history and may check for other explanations. If you're referred, a specialist looks at your history across areas such as childhood, work and family.

    NHS: ADHD in adults · ADHD UK: diagnosis pathways

    Waiting and choices

    The NHS says waits vary and can be long. In England, "Right to Choose" lets you ask to be referred to a provider offering NHS-funded ADHD assessments, which can mean a shorter wait. Availability is changing, and some areas have reportedly limited referrals, so check with your GP and the provider first.

    Private assessment and funding requests are other routes. They have costs and rules of their own, and a private diagnosis doesn't always mean your GP can take over prescribing.

    ADHD UK: Right to Choose · Private diagnosis

    Preparing for an appointment

    • Write down real examples of how things show up, and where (work, home, relationships).
    • Note when it started. Old school reports can help if you have them.
    • Bring questions, and consider bringing someone who knows you.
    • Ask what happens next and roughly when.

    ADHD at work

    Acas explains that being neurodivergent often counts as a disability under the Equality Act 2010, which can mean a right to reasonable adjustments. Employers are responsible for those. Access to Work is a separate government grant that can fund extra support at work. Citizens Advice can help if you think you've been treated unfairly.

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