We’ve put together some trusted local and national organisations that may be helpful for parents, carers, children and young people affected by ADHD and other additional needs.

ADHD Information
NHS – ADHD in Children and Young People
Information about ADHD symptoms, assessment, treatment, medication and support at home and school.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-children-teenagers/

ADHD UK
Information and support for people affected by ADHD, including parents, carers, young people and adults.
https://adhduk.co.uk/

Education & SEND
IPSEA – Independent Provider of Special Education Advice
Free and independent information about SEND law, EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and your child’s rights in education.
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/

Contact
Advice and support for families with disabled children and children with additional needs, including education, benefits and family support.
https://contact.org.uk/

Local Islington Support
Islington Children & Families
Information about family support, SEND services, activities and other help available to families living in Islington.
https://www.islington.gov.uk/

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Islington Family Hubs
Local support, advice, activities and services for families with children and young people.

https://www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/family-hubs

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Islington CAMHS / Social, Emotional and Mental Health Support
Information about CAMHS and other emotional wellbeing and mental health services available to children and young people in Islington.
https://www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/young-people/mental-health-support-for-young-people

Islington CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team
The Neurodevelopmental Team provides specialist assessments for ADHD and autism for children and young people aged 5–18 in Islington.
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=27148

Mental Health Support in Islington Schools
Information about the School Wellbeing Service, CAMHS in Schools and how children and young people can access support through their school.
https://www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/schools/school-mental-health-support

Help While You’re Waiting for an Assessment
Waiting for an ADHD or neurodevelopmental assessment can be difficult. You do not need to wait for a diagnosis before asking for some types of support.

NHS ADHD Advice
Practical information about supporting children with ADHD symptoms at home and school, including routines, communication, sleep and school adjustments.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-children-teenagers/

Speak to Your Child’s School or SENCO
Schools can consider appropriate SEND support and reasonable adjustments based on a child’s needs. A diagnosis is not necessarily required before support can begin.

Islington School Wellbeing Service
Supports children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties. Referrals can be made through the child’s school.
https://www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/schools/school-mental-health-support

Islington SEMH / CAMHS Support
Parents and professionals can find information about accessing emotional wellbeing and mental health services while a child is waiting for further assessment or treatment.
https://www.islington.gov.uk/children-and-families/young-people/mental-health-support-for-young-people