NHS Greater Manchester is asking the public to share their views on improving children's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) support. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 children and young people in Greater Manchester have ADHD, a neurodevelopmental challenge affecting brain function. The NHS recognises that long waiting times for support are causing stress and anxiety for children and their families, sometimes leading to worsening symptoms.
There are also differences in the support offered across Greater Manchester, with parents and carers questioning the use of medication in treatment plans without enough consideration for wellbeing and social support. Dr Manisha Kumar, chief medical officer at NHS Greater Manchester , said: "ADHD affects people’s day-to-day lives in many ways, and by seeking people’s views, we want to ensure that services better meet the needs of children in the future. "We are experiencing rising demand for support and information and recognise where we aren’t getting it right for everyone.
"We know that more needs to be done so children who need it can get a timely diagnosis. "Our priority is to make sure that children and young people who are most in need get help and support quickly and that all their wider needs are considered." NHS Greater Manchester has worked with professionals from the NHS , schools, and social care, as well as families , children, and young people to understand the issues with services and where improvements coul.
