Is the government taking ADHD seriously?

About this episode

Jo Platt discusses the urgent changes needed for ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and education in the UK.

In this episode, one of the leading voices on ADHD in Westminster tells us the urgent changes she believes are needed for the future of diagnosis, treatment and education. Labour MP Jo Platt, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on ADHD, tells us about her conversations with Ministers and where the current Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, stands on ADHD services. We explore ADHD awareness in UK politics, government action on ADHD and the future of ADHD advocacy in Westminster. Subscribe for more conversations about ADHD and watch full episodes on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@YoureWrongAboutADHD

People in this episode

Guest: Jo Platt

Topics covered

• ADHD
• government action
• healthcare policy
• education
• advocacy
• politics
• diagnosis

Keywords

• ADHD
• government
• health services
• education
• advocacy
• Westminster
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on ADHD, Labour

Places: Westminster, UK

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