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Give more support, and funding towards the treatment of ADD and ADHD in the UK

Closed 176 signatures

What the petition asks

ADD and ADHD are massively overlooked in the UK and quite frankly not taken seriously enough. The stats are there, more needs to be done to help this condition.

There is currently a two to three year waiting list just to be seen by a professional after seeing your GP after referral. Inexcusable
https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2018/aug/03/self.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-47297417

Timeline

5 Mar 2019 Petition opened for signatures
5 Sep 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 176
Status Closed
Opened 5 Mar 2019
Closed 5 Sep 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.