ADHD Taskforce Report 2025 (Part 2): What You Actually Need to Know
“The current model of care is unsustainable. It is not meeting the needs of people with ADHD.”
ADHD Taskforce Report 2025 (Part 2): What You Actually Need to Know
Another ADHD report? Yes, but this one matters.
On 6th November 2025, the Independent ADHD Taskforce released Part 2 of their long-awaited report, and this time they came with solutions. While Part 1 confirmed that people with ADHD are being failed at every level, Part 2 offers a clear, practical roadmap to fix it.
Here's what you actually need to know. No jargon and no gatekeeping.
1. The System Is Failing, But It's Fixable
This report doesn't sugarcoat it: ADHD services are in crisis. People are facing years on waiting lists, being denied support without a formal diagnosis, and being left behind by a fragmented system.
But it also makes this clear: change is possible. There's now a clear national set of recommendations to make ADHD support faster, fairer, and more joined up.
2. Ten Big Recommendations, And They're Actionable
The report outlines 10 key moves to shift ADHD care from chaos to clarity.
These include:
Earlier support - even before diagnosis
Better GP involvement
Digital tools that reduce admin (not add to it)
Support for families and transitions
A lead for ADHD in every Integrated Care Board (ICB)
More training for professionals
A national implementation group with lived experience
This isn't just policy, it's a blueprint.
3. Support Should Be Needs-Led, Not Diagnosis-Led
One of the strongest messages: You shouldn't have to wait years for a label to get help.
Whether you're waiting, self-diagnosed, or navigating life undiagnosed, your needs are real, and this report says they must be recognised.
4. The System Doesn't Know Who "Owns" ADHD
There's no single body in the system responsible for ADHD and that's part of the problem.
The Taskforce recommends establishing real accountability at local and national levels, with ADHD leads who understand lived experience and are empowered to make change.
What This Means For You
What Happens Next?
This report alone won't fix things, but it gives us something to point to. Whether you're navigating Access to Work, a tricky GP, or a school refusing support without diagnosis, this document strengthens your case.
You can:
• Share the report with local leaders, GPs, and schools
• Use it to request early help, even without a diagnosis
• Stay loud, stay visible, and keep pushing for change
Read the full report here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PRN02228-report-of-the-independent-adhd-taskforce-part-2.pdf
