Reform GP education surrounding ADHD.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I wish to see General Practitioners being educated with up to date information surrounding ADHD. For example, an extra e-learning module to improve understanding and primary care management of the condition.

Thousands of people are dismissed when approaching their GP about ADHD. They display an outdated knowledge base and are prescribing medications which do not help people. This has been made worse by the recent BBC Panorama episode which aimed to “expose” private ADHD clinics - with which I had tremendous success and no complaints. Reform is needed to improve primary care provision for those diagnosed with/seeking a diagnosis of ADHD.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Training requirements for GPs are a matter for the GMC rather than the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

17 May 2023	Petition opened for signatures
23 May 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 23 May 2023

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