ADHD Medication shortage

Update from NeSS prescribing team about the ongoing supply issues for some ADHD medications.

Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service (NeSS)

The Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service (NeSS) brings together our previous adult autism and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services into one combined service.

We provide:

  • Diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD
  • Support to understand the conditions
  • Short-term support for issues related to autism or ADHD
  • Medication to treat ADHD, which will then be managed by your GP
  • Advice and signposting to additional support including mental health services if needed

We do not offer support for other mental health issues that can often go alongside autism and ADHD; these should be referred to mental health services.

Information about the waiting times

Please note we receive a very high number of referrals (approx. 500 per month).

We are currently seeing people referred to us in:

  • October 2021 for ADHD assessment
  • June 2021 for Autism assessment
  • March 2024 for ADHD medication

View our useful information while you are waiting for your assessment.

Updated: 9 July 2025

  1. Autism and ADHD

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    Information about diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD.

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  2. Assessment

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    Detailed information about the diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD.

    Go to Assessment

  3. Information for professionals

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    Includes referral details, expectations, and guides for professionals.

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  1. Resources

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    Find our collection of resources designed to support adults with Autism and ADHD.

    Go to Resources

  2. Service information

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    Explore referral information and pathways for our service.

    Go to Service information

  3. Contact us

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    Contact us for appointments, directions, and more information.

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