HIL- Health Information Library

 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

About ADHD        Local Information          Useful Websites 

About ADHD

The following links provide information on ADHD. These are rated as good quality information sites.

NHS Website - Information about ADHD

Patient UK - Information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

NICE - An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information for patients is available on the following:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): understanding NICE guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/informationforpublic

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamfetamine (review):

http://www.nice.org.uk/Guidance/TA98

Royal College of Psychiatrists - Information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults,  Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and hyperkinetic disorder

Mental Health Foundation: Information on ADHD

see separate pages of information on autistic spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, brain & nerve disorders, disability support, carer support, mental health and parents and families 

Other Language Leaflets

From Royal College of Psychiatrists - Mental Health information Translations

Local Information

Around Hounslow & Isleworth

Community Paediatrics- Community Paediatrics is a specialist child health assessment and diagnostic service to meet the needs of children with special or complex health needs. Contact: Tel: 020 3771 6100. email: cds.hounslow@nhs.net 

 

Ethnic Health and Education Development (EHAED): Information and advice.

Contact: PO Box 252, Hounslow, Middlesex,TW3 1ZS. Tel:07960 120237. email:  ehaed@yahoo.co.uk

 

Mind: is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Have some fact sheets on ADHD and links to other resources.

Contact: Richmond Borough Mind, 1st Floor Rear,UK House, 82 Heath Road, Twickenham TW1 4BW; Tel:  0208948 7652 email:info@rbmind.org

 

London

 

The ADHD Family Support Group UK:

1a High Street, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 4DL.Tel: 01793 813694

 

ADDISS- The National Attention Disorder Information and Support Service: A national charity providing information, support and training on ADHD to both parents and professionals

Contact: PO Box 340, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 9HL.Tel: 020 8906 9068.

 

ADDNet: provides advice and support for children and parents

Contact:ADD Information Services, PO Box 340, Edgeware, Middx, HA8 9HL. Tel: 020 8905 2013.

email: addiss@compuserve.com.

Attention Deficit Disorder Parent's Support Group: Contact: 211 Sumatra Road, London, NW6

Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow

 

There are also many other support groups for health in general - go to general health topics

 

Useful Websites

Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service

ADHD UK

BREAK

UKADHD Partnership

Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Mental Health Foundation

Mind

 

Home  |    About us    |   Disclaimer  |   Contact us  

Please let us know if links are not working or to add any other local support group information This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify.. Last updated 28/2/2011