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Why the Documentary programme, “The Great ADHD Myth” is a big disappointment

Mental Health, Neurodiversity, News, Uncategorized / 19 August 2026

Press Release statement from ADHD Embrace: Our response to the Channel 4 Documentary, “The Great ADHD Myth?” The Channel 4 documentary “The Great ADHD Myth?” was broadcast on Tuesday evening, 18 August 2026. The programme was promoted as examining whether ADHD is a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder or a social construct and included a case study …

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Specialist ADHD charity voices concerns regarding upcoming Channel 4 documentary “The Great ADHD Myth?”

Mental Health, Neurodiversity, News / 18 August 2026

Press Release Statement from ADHD Embrace Channel 4 has announced “The Great ADHD Myth?”, due to air on Tuesday evening, 18 August 2026. The programme is promoted as examining whether ADHD is a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder or a social construct. The programme includes discussion on medication, lifestyle changes and a family’s experience.  Our concerns ADHD …

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We are Hiring. Help shape the future of ADHD support and change lives.

Neurodiversity, News, Recruitment / 9 August 2026

Across the UK, awareness of ADHD has never been greater. Families are seeking answers, schools are working hard to better support neurodivergent learners, and professionals are increasingly recognising the importance of understanding the strengths and challenges that come with ADHD. Yet awareness alone isn’t enough. Real change happens when education, practical support and compassionate communities …

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We are hiring for a Community and School Outreach Worker

News, Recruitment / 19 March 2026

Job Description: Community and School Outreach Worker (24 hours per week flexible) About ADHD Embrace We work to ensure that children and young people with ADHD are understood, supported and able to thrive.  ADHD Embrace is a small and impactful community charity supporting children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families and the professionals who work …

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We are hiring for a Fundraiser

News, Recruitment / 30 April 2026

Job Description: Fundraiser (24 hours per week) About ADHD Embrace We work to ensure that children and young people with ADHD are understood, supported and able to thrive.  ADHD Embrace is a small and impactful community charity supporting children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families and the professionals who work with them. For …

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We are hiring for a Service Provision Lead

News, Recruitment / 11 March 2026

Job Description: Service Provision Lead (16 hours per week flexible) About ADHD Embrace We work to ensure that children and young people with ADHD are understood, supported and able to thrive.  ADHD Embrace is a small and impactful community charity supporting children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), along with their families and the professionals who work with …

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Why advocacy is more important than ever.

Neurodiversity, News / 30 December 2025

NICE estimate that ADHD is prevalent in approximately 5% of the UK population. Across the UK approximately 3% of children have been diagnosed and under 1% of adults, thereby indicating that there is an under-diagnosis. 

How movement and exercise can help your child thrive, and getting started.

News, Uncategorized / 31 October 2025

ADHD in children often means combining medication, behavioural supports and school-based strategies. One promising—and increasingly researched—tool is regular physical exercise. But while the image of “let them run around more and it will be fine” is appealing, it’s important to look critically at what the evidence does (and doesn’t) tell us, so you can make …

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Run for us in the Cabbage Patch 10

News / 18 September 2025

ADHD Embrace are delighted to have 5 tickets for the Cabbage Patch 10 on Sunday 19th October. Would you like to run for us? Raising money for us will help us provide the services that inform, educate and support children and families with ADHD. We serve thousands of families with our specialist webinars, meet-ups, clinics …

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