Petition
Acknowledge the impact of ADHD on welfare costs and prison systems and fix it.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Declare a healthcare emergency with a view to fixing access to ADHD referrals and accessibility to needed medication. This is a societal priority and imperative to the government's work to reducing welfare claims and reducing prison population. The government need to prioritise access to diagnosis.
The failure to address unacceptable waits for ADHD assessments and subsequent medication therapy impacts society and individuals
Research has shown that 50% of neurodivergent individuals have to take time off work due to their condition. An inability to be able to access medication is forcing people in to long term sickness.
In addition, 25% of the adult prison population are estimated to meet ADHD diagnosis criteria. Failing to address the ADHD crisis is causing avoidable societal strains.
Research has shown that 50% of neurodivergent individuals have to take time off work due to their condition. An inability to be able to access medication is forcing people in to long term sickness.
In addition, 25% of the adult prison population are estimated to meet ADHD diagnosis criteria. Failing to address the ADHD crisis is causing avoidable societal strains.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: More funding to diagnose & support individuals with ADHD & provide training
Timeline
| 15 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Apr 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.