https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/one-year-of-adhd-support-groups monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/fb02d318-2750-4c1b-8c1c-c74e6bcab5ce/fd2bf15c-3321-40be-93dd-b3302908ad55.png Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. Spring has sprung (fingers crossed) and we’ve got a Spring in our step - not only because of the AMAZING attendance and feedback of our many March groups… but because we are celebrating a whole year since we launched our first Peer Support Group to connect and empower ADHD adults of marginalised genders! We hope you’ll come along to your local group in April, where we’ll be discussing a topic we are all extremely passionate about: the impact our hormones can have on ADHD symptoms, particularly during Perimenopause and Menopause. Alongside ADHDAF+ 1 year of groups celebration, it is also Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Though with half a million remaining on the NHS waiting list for ADHD Asessment, and with benefits and ADHD service cuts putting already vulnerable people in danger; admittedly, it doesn’t feel like a particularly celebratory time for our community! However, we practice what we preach at ADHDAF+, so will always focus on the Glimmers as ‘micro joys are how we survive macro grief’ and due to the INCREDIBLE ADHDAF+ Team and your support, March was positively gleaming! But before we dive into the Glimmers galore… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/21717a25-d8d4-4919-b138-3086a17e963e/IMG_6411.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Hi I’m Laura, the Founder and CEO of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD aged 38 in January 2022; which not only improved my quality of life; it saved my life… and I’ve been on a mission to help others like me ever since. My Podcast ADHD As Females (ADHD AF) united a ‘Leopard Print Army’ of listeners, which led to an online peer support community and three UK Tours. Photo credit:@shaunevvans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/3d12d7b8-4995-4ff3-bf11-cffd47cc9469/%2B.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Make it stand out Our free in-person Peer Support Groups will continue to run monthly as usual, but this very special ADHD Event will be our only one of this year so as to enable us to get feedback from attendees to inform the multiple Easy Target Events of 2027. Feedback is essential for everything we facilitate - so that the work of ADHDAF+ will always be ABOUT US, BY US, FOR US. If you’d like to be at the Pilot of this groundbreaking Event Series in September, sign up to be the first to know the details HERE and if you have a business that would also like to partner with us on these incredible events (or you know of one that would be) we are looking for sponsorship, so please get in touch HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/a5b042c5-1426-4ed4-a82e-1cb003d13214/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+%283%29.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - One of our core values is transparency, so we want to be upfront with our ongoings… Having reached the monumental milestone of one year of facilitating ADHD Support Groups; we cannot believe how far we have come in such a short space of time! BUT… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/5e11e416-23de-4e0b-8727-abb726eb1b48/bfa226a3-8ce5-4e54-b01d-27ce6b0ffe94.png Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Make it stand out March brought a truly triumphant return of our Edinburgh ADHD Support Group with new Co-facilitators Maz and Vanessa was thoroughly enjoyed by attendees as you can see from the feedback submitted! ‘Very friendly, lovely facilitators kept conversation open and relevant. Felt like a safe space. Thank you’ ‘The venue is comfortable and friendly, it is heartening to hear other people working through similar challenges and experiences’ ‘I love that the time of attending is flexible+ there’re figet toys + everyone is welcoming and inviting (I was very quiet at first, but others facilitators invited me to talk ) I love these a lot and I look forward to the next group!’ And so do we! Enormous congrats and thanks Vanessa and Maz, and thank you to all involved. We hope you’ll come along to April’s Edinburgh ADHD Peer Support Group: Thursday 9th April, 7-9pm at Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL. You can sign up for Edinburgh email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/98623c13-1464-4ed6-ba2b-4c80609d209f/d4e13217-efd8-4b63-9c6c-368c1a63b2e4.png Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Enormous congrats and thanks to Tina, who facilitated our first Chester ADHD Support Group! She had a fantastic group session at which attendees discussed Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in the lovely venue! We invite Chester ADHD locals to attend April’s Hormone focussed group on Thursday 9th April, 6.30-8.30pm at Rainbow Tearooms, 28 Bridge St, Chester HERE CH1 1NQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/316f17c3-a8b7-49bf-8178-b850effa6596/437d2d60-08d0-4fef-8b95-9cac84e35a7a.png Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - We had an INCREDIBLE turn out for this month’s Oxford ADHD Peer Support Group and a fantastic evening was had by all! Big thanks to Facilitator Kirsty and all attendees, including Big ADHD Fundraiser Founders Darren and Claire! You are invited to join Kirsty for April’s Oxford ADHD Support Group on Wednesday 8th April, 7-9pm Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX You can sign up for Oxford email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d1808eda-a977-4e57-bd1c-08b32acb55b1/30537c68-f65b-4b18-a96e-629123896f92.JPG Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Another brilliant Blackpool group this month! Thank you to Facilitator Paula and all involved. Due to an unforeseen issue with the venue, we have unfortunately had to put this group on pause. We hope it will return ASAP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1d0075b8-478e-4877-b471-227fdc111443/Facetune_12-03-2026-08-05-31.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - March’s Manchester Group was much loved! Thanks so much to Gill, Toni and all attendees! Come along to April’s Manchester ADHD Peer Support Group to discuss ADHD, Hormones and Peri/Menopause on Wednesday 8th April, 7-9pm at Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount St, M2 5NS. You can sign up for Manchester Support Group Email reminders HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/5a004bb4-6752-4a75-b76a-9782495066a1/fd2bf15c-3321-40be-93dd-b3302908ad55.png Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Birmingham attendees are enjoying connecting with like-minded locals. We are sad to see Co-facilitator Yas go to focus on her new job, but we wish her all the very best with it, and will always be so grateful for all of her hard work setting up the Birmingham ADHD Peer Support Group! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/9607fd2b-aa2b-4be6-9a0e-ad8ea1ae20fa/PHOTO-2026-03-05-22-00-26.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Make it stand out Another lovely London Group Facilitated by Ruth, who is also our Tech Support. We are all so grateful for all of your hard work Geeky Roo! Enormous thanks to Ruth and to the legendary attendees of March. Come along to Ruth’s next London ADHD Peer Support Group on Thursday 2nd April, 6:30-8.30pm at Almorah Road Community Centre, 58 Almorah Rd, N1 3EU. You can sign up for London Group email reminders HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1ac0cf1a-06ca-4af8-8dbf-236c438d16ce/PHOTO-2026-03-03-21-32-52.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Meanwhile in Ayr an amazing evening had by all…. Thank you so much to Facilitator Beth, it was wonderful to see her fellow Big ADHD Fundraiser Cyclist Micky there too. Thank to all who attended. Join Beth and the Ayr crew in April at 48 Newmarket Street, KA7 1LR on Tuesday 7th April, 6:30-8:30pm. You can sign up for email reminders for our Ayr ADHD Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/b9e20190-14bf-44f6-b289-8fa9e306dc2f/PHOTO-2026-03-06-00-03-28.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - From the West Coast of Scotland to the West Country… Our Group Coordinator and Bristol ADHD Group Facilitator Kate hosted another fantastic group! Thank you for all of your hard work coordinating all of our ADHD Peer Support Groups and for hosting such a brilliant one yourself Kate! Thanks to attendees for making it such a supportive RSD session. Join Kate for the next Bristol ADHD Peer Support Group, 7-9pm on Thursday 9th April (USUALLY first Thurs of every month) at The Loft (3rd Floor) Tobacco Factory, BS3 1TF(access via Theatre entrance) You can sign up for Bristol email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/86573ea3-83a2-4818-8211-a1464406ffa0/9293C1DB-5C9C-41ED-99F8-3D7DF69FB170.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - One final glimmer of March is how very well recieved the first edition of ADHD Magazine has been! I was honoured to contribute to it and I am extremely excited to be continuing my column ‘The Shame Drop’ in the next edition. All of us at ADHDAF+ are very grateful to be receiving a donation of each copy sold. If you’ve not already, you can grab a copy of this masterpiece of a mag HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/e0b8fdc2-b92b-4040-9a53-9dedd87e59df/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+%285%29.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - You can find out all details and get email reminders for your local ADHD Peer Support Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/eb2c469d-a0d5-4051-802e-ec0973fd3ad8/Poster.pdf.pdf.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Though each month’s adults only ADHD groups focus on a different topic; all follow the same format for each session and run for two hours. All of our venues are fully accessible, and although attendees are encouraged to share their experiences if they would like to - there’s no pressure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/6c20ef75-9184-4fc7-975b-42d737ee3e82/Give+To+Gain+emphasizes+the+power+of+reciprocity+and+support.+When+people%2C+organizations%2C+and+communities+give+generously%2C+opportunities+and+support+for+women+increase.+Giving+is+not+a+subtraction.png Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - For many with ADHD, perimenopause and menopause feel like a "perfect storm" because oestrogen and dopamine are closely linked. Since oestrogen helps the brain produce and use dopamine and ADHDers have faulty dopamine receptors; dropping hormone levels can make symptoms feel significantly more intense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f72854f0-6a8a-4dd3-a4f1-cb108a87e156/IMG_6415.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - I’ve discussed this topic many times on ADHDAF podcast. Most notably, this episode 2 years ago, in which BBC Breakfast and ITV This Morning’s LEGENDARY Dr Nighat Arif explains Multi Hormone Sensitivity Theory. How fluctuating estrogen levels can exaccerabate ADHD symptoms throughout various life stages, eg: periods, pregnancy, post partum, perimenopause and menopause AND even throughout the course of our monthly menstrual cycle. You can listen to this 2024 episode on Spotify HERE, on Apple HERE or wherever you usually get your podcasts. If your ADHD symptoms are heightened at different stages in your cycle YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Though incredibly frustrating (and often distressing) this is completely normal. But whatever life stage and whatever your gender, sex hormones are intrinscly linked to our brain function. I further explore this month’s ADHD Peer Support Group topic in a brand new episode with another INCREDIBLE expert… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/03a061ff-2cb4-4652-8598-9bc4fa9298eb/IMG_6711.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - Make it stand out Dr Helen Wall, is an NHS GP, Menopause Specialist, Womens ADHD advocate and published author. You might also recognise her from BBC Breakfast and BBC Morning Live. I’ve already had such incredible feedback from listeners who found this episode both informative and validating. You can listen to this brand new episode wherever you get your podcasts or watch the video on Spotify HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/220e6b5a-7525-4836-8780-20727fef82b4/ADHDAF+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+%285%29.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - To never miss an episode of the podcast, you can be notified as soon as there’s a new release by following these quick and easy steps: Follow the show on Spotify HERE or Apple Podcasts HERE Tap the Bell icon on Spotify Or Enable Notifications in Apple’s app settings while toggling on Automatic Downloads to have every new release waiting for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/91414408-d96f-48cb-a913-89b0ded391c3/DSC00765_Original.jpg Blog - Celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of ADHD Peer Support Groups! - A final enormous THANK YOU to all who have helped us get to one year of facilitating ADHD Support! I still can’t believe we’ve hosted 80 groups! Though we cannot curently afford to begin new groups; if we haven’t started one local to you yet, you can apply to volunteer to start your own and we will get back to you as soon as we are able HERE. We hope we will get the funding required to launch more groups very soon and really appreciate any donations you can give HERE. https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/adhd-rsd-iwd-edinburgh-chester monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/302a0ea1-d87c-4b5b-aba5-4edd49874b18/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS.JPEG Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. Our movement gains momentum in March with TEN Peer Support Groups in Scotland, England and Wales; including the eagerly awaited return of our Edinburgh group and a brand new group in Chester! We hope you’ll come along to your local group in March to lean on and learn from other ADHD adults of marginalised genders to discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. March is Women’s History Month, and the theme of both this month and of International Women’s Day (08.03.26) couldn’t be more aligned with our charitable aims. But before we delve into all of the above…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/86573ea3-83a2-4818-8211-a1464406ffa0/9293C1DB-5C9C-41ED-99F8-3D7DF69FB170.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Hi I’m Laura, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD aged 38 in January 2022 which not only improved my quality of life; it saved my life… and I’ve been on a mission to help others like me ever since. My Podcast ADHD As Females (ADHD AF) united a ‘Leopard Print Army’ of listeners, which led to an online peer support community and three UK Tours. The live events and Patreon Community both inspired and continue to inform this Charity, and this month we are featured in ADHD Magazine in my column: ‘The Shame Drop’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d018cb67-2d3d-4241-96ab-9ebdb5fbb47b/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+%281%29.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Our first group in Wales was hosted by MJ in Wrexham, with incredible attendee feedback… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1e0dec39-cbd2-4e93-b9dc-6cfe4c4da65f/IMG_5350.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - ’The session was amazing! Being around like-minded people, sharing our experiences and feeling seen. Enough time and space was given for me to finish making points. Highlights were the questions that were asked of us - it wasn't like the usual ice-breakers, the questions felt ND-led, relatable and supportive.’ - Wrexham Attendee 11.02.26 We are so grateful for all group attendee feedback which we ask for at the end of each session; as it enables us to continue to evolve and best support our community. ADHDAF+ Charity is about us, by us, for us. Due to unforseen circumstances our Wrexham group is paused. To be the first to find out when it returns you can sign up for Wrexham email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1c72d35a-60e2-4778-b6a6-49ffc405de5c/IMG_5348.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Blackpool’s first session also had glowing reviews… ’Paula did a great job making everyone feel comfortable to open up and share their thoughts and feelings. It was lovely, I will definitely attend the next.’ - Blackpool Attendee 12.02.26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/b8ba10cb-fdb3-42bc-b184-45735e62d619/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+-+19.JPG Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - I loved this crucial conversation with AuDHD Or Just a Bit Weird Podcast host Jon Hill, who I also had the pleasure of meeting in real life this month. Thank you to all who tuned in and cheered us on! We’re both so glad that the episode was helpful; both bringing a flavour of the charity support groups for attendees and to validate and educate like-minded listeners all over the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f185b899-130d-45b8-9980-e09f05d1a2ad/PHOTO-2026-02-03-21-39-35.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - February brought another brilliant Birmingham session! You are invited to join Lizee and Yas for March’s Birmingham ADHD Support Group on Tuesday 3rd March 7-9pm at Stryx JQ, 90 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6JZ (access via secret garden - not cafe entrance) You can sign up for Blackpool email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/4e9af390-6963-4d99-b30e-7af1b5d03cd4/PHOTO-2026-02-03-22-29-58.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Our amazing Ayr ADHD Group is facilitated by Big ADHD Fundraiser Cyclist, Beth. BIG NEWS about this years cycle raising funds for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK coming very soon… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d4459ac2-ce7f-43df-afc7-9731e9ae19c6/PHOTO-2026-02-05-21-01-47.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Our London ADHD Group loved February’s topic! ’It was really well balanced with all of us having an opportunity to speak. It was such a nice group, we all help each other’ - London Attendee 05.02.26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/99208301-dbc1-4395-b219-c778a1a9b37d/PHOTO-2026-02-11-21-21-58.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Meanwhile in Oxford…. ‘ I enjoyed the session. Liked the ice breaker to get us all flowing. Also like the fact there’s a kind of agenda for us to focus on.’ - Oxford Attendee 11.02.26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/adece044-d1e6-419d-8a2b-9c3cd37e993a/PHOTO-2026-02-13-00-17-11+3.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Another tremendous turnout for our Bristol group! ‘After struggling with feeling like the odd one out/something was "wrong" with me throughout my entire life, it was such a validating, comforting and nourishing room to be in. Everyone was incredibly generous, open and compassionate during discussions. I really appreciated the supportive and encouraging environment and the relaxed rules/freedom to fidget and move around. Thank you for such a beautifully empowering evening!’ - Bristol Attendee 12.02.26 Join Kate for the next Bristol ADHD Peer Support Group on Thursday 5th March, 7-9pm at Tobacco Factory: The Loft (3rd Floor) BS3 1TF (access via Theatre entrance) You can sign up for Bristol email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d3321652-6ad7-4eee-b4e7-8667949ac0ab/0d142b94-7d85-4d8b-8f9b-c913e580e111.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - ‘It was good to look at myself and try and learn to love myself again.’ - Manchester Attendee 11.02.26 Join Gill and Toni at our Manchester ADHD Peer Support Group on Wednesday 11th March at Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester M2 5NS. You can sign up for Manchester email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/dc2f2946-a03a-4bd3-ab26-75154b1b741a/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+%282%29.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/eb2c469d-a0d5-4051-802e-ec0973fd3ad8/Poster.pdf.pdf.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Though each month’s adults only ADHD groups focus on a different topic; all follow the same format for each session and run for two hours. All of our venues are fully accessible, and although attendees are encouraged to share their experiences if they would like to - there’s no pressure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f904cdf3-4f1e-4fb9-a512-ac87140bb7cd/Edinburgh+01072025.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - We have already held several Edinburgh ADHD Support Groups. However, the legendary Nicole was no longer able to facilitate them, therefore the group has been on pause until we could fill her leopard print shoes… Co-Facilitator Claire and last month’s Oxford Group happening the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d29d66a9-67da-4958-a140-a88abf259ca9/Screenshot+2026-02-17+at+23.26.27.png Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - I’m VERY excited and grateful to introduce our brand new Edinburgh Co-facilitators Marianne and Vanessa! Though I have absolutely no idea why Marianne (Maz) has a goat on her back; I do know what a fantastic Co-facilitator she will make. In fact, she may well be the G.O.A.T. ;) Just ‘kidding’ ;) …OK I’ll stop now! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d805b5bc-a7e4-441b-b1a5-9d275037f897/IMG_0909+-+Vanessa.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Vanessa is also part of the ADHD AF Podcast Patreon furniture… ‘I have personally received so much benefit, support and care from both the online community and from connecting to people in person. I have seen how important connection is. Peer support truly helps people know they aren’t alone and therefore find it easier to deal with the hardest and most isolating parts of ADHD. I owe a lot to ADHDAF+ so am looking forward to giving something back.’ - Vanessa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/8fba8304-105e-4c70-bad8-3048c7838ebe/PXL_20251031_192012996+-+Christina+Brealey.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Enormous thanks and a very warm welcome to Tina, who is launching our brand new group in Chester. ’ADHD AF podcast was a great help and comfort to me when I was first diagnosed. Listening to Laura made me feel less alone and helped me process my feelings around my diagnosis. There is nothing in my area that supports women and it is needed. I have previously worked for charities that aline with my values as it gives me a great sense of purpose and joy.’ - Tina https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/9dbae2cc-90e5-4e1a-9822-3ae63662782d/IMG_3438.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - For many people with ADHD - myself very much included - the emotional side of ADHD can be the hardest. RSD is my nemesis! On the third Podcast Tour: ADHD AF Alien Nation, I created a caricature to raise awareness about RSD in a unique and engaging way. Introducing RSD-2, the most sensitive Droid in the Galaxy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/cd120ce4-43cd-4f7f-a708-e7a8a068f0cd/Untitled+design.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - I’ve discussed the topic of RSD in multiple episodes of the podcast. Most notably, two micro episodes with tips from experts on how to cope with it. Both are available on ADHD AF on all podcast platforms or... - You can listen to: RSD Warriors, Not Worriers with Rach ‘Adulting ADHD’ Idowu HERE - Or hear: Find the win when battling RSD with Dr Alex Conner of ADHDadultUK HERE All of our Facilitators very much look forward to hearing your experiences of RSD at our ADHD Peer Support Groups in March. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/a8fea104-a015-4021-ac11-9577fc9556ff/Screenshot+2026-02-18+at+16.09.57.png Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - German Activist Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of International Women’s Day in 1910’ and in 1911 the first official IWD took place. In 1975, the United Nations officially began celebrating International Women’s Day. ‘When we give, we gain. The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/e864b454-5be8-4eba-8d0f-254fd8fa98d5/Add+a+subheading.jpg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Our Charity is as much about connecting and empowering our Facilitators as our group attendees. From our Board of Trustees, (as pictured) to our Operations Team, to our 22 Volunteer Facilitators, and I… We have all gained by giving our time and skills to the ADHD Community by creating and running ADHDAF+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/04146321-6168-40c8-9571-88d89e3e5b58/Facetune_05-07-2024-07-57-55+2.jpeg Blog - Give to Gain:IWD2026, Edinburgh Returns, Chester Begins and RSD explored… - Photo taken at ADHD AF Alien Nation Tour in May 2024 https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/adhd-self-relationship monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d018cb67-2d3d-4241-96ab-9ebdb5fbb47b/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+%281%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. Every year February shines the spotlight on romantic relationships. But whether you’re in one, several, or you’re self-partnered; relationships can be challenging for people with ADHD. Our focus for February’s free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups is on the most important relationship any person can have; Self-relationship. We hope you’ll come along to your local group in Scotland, England or Wales (at last!) to discuss this very important topic with other ADHD adults of marginalised genders. Before we dive into what’s coming up in February, let’s reflect on the glimmers that brightened up the darkest month of the year, and unlike the current 2016 nostalgia onine; ADHD is NOT a social media trend; and I want to ‘throw it back’ six years later… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/bba429c7-373f-45f1-a69d-127250ae19fa/IMG_4756.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Happy New Year! I’m Laura, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity, and I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD four years ago, aged 38 in January 2022. ADHD diagnosis and medication not only improved, but genuinely saved my life! Three months post diagnosis, I started a Podcast called ADHD As Females (ADHD AF) in the hope that sharing my lived experience would help others like me, to help raise ADHD awareness, and to be part of the push for essential systemic change to improve, and also save lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/2525cee5-3ae4-47e5-963c-ca6848b981f7/ADHDAF+%281%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Above are just a few of the LEGENDS that joined our ‘one-thousand-and-something’ 7am Body Doubling session on Zoom, and we celebrated by… hitting record of course! You can listen to this very special episode of ADHD AF: Celebrating Three Years of Morning Body Doubling wherever you usually get your podcasts or you can watch it as a video podcast on Spotify. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/ec89337c-c6f5-45b4-84c8-5d6ae34211e5/DSC00765_Original.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Whilst the online community leant on and learnt from each other behind the scenes; I took the podcast on the road to connect with listeners in real life. Over the course of those three UK ADHD AF Podcast Tours during ‘23 and ‘24; I witnessed first hand the empowerment that came from connecting ADHD adults in their local community. What makes our charity so unique and special, is that the ‘Leopard Print Army’ of listeners not only inspired ADHDAF+ Charity’s creation, but they continue to inform everything we do - the actual lived experience of thousands of late discovered ADHD adults of marginalised genders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/22b2999d-af7f-4d2b-bf45-329f5901d349/ADHDAF+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+%283%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - That motto memorialised in January’s very special ADHD AF Podcast episode: New Year, Same ADHD and SAD with Oxford Peer Support Group Facilitators Claire and Kirsty. In 2025, all of our ADHD Support Groups were facilitated by people whose lives have been transformed or even saved by the Patreon community and live podcast events! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/3166537c-fe18-452f-91ac-bd0de1f8115e/f046215e-8f46-4dd4-9760-706a39ec8e03.png Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Fidgets, snacks and info - as pictured at our January Ayr ADHD Peer Support Group by the lovely local late-discovered ADHD Facilitator Beth. You can join Beth’s group on Tuesday 3rd February at 48 Newmarket St, KA7 1LR from 6:30 -8:30pm. Our Ayr, Scotland ADHD support session falls on the same night as our Birmingham ADHD Group - the first Tuesday of every month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/a90ed15d-aee9-4578-a3d2-2f90e3f59e9d/IMG_4760.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Despite January’s HORRENDOUS weather(!) legends in London and Bristol (above) braved the cold for some heart warming ADHD community connection. Usually our Bristol and London ADHD Groups are on the same night (first Thurs of each month) , but for February only our Bristol Group is changing date: Join Kate on Thursday 12th Feb in The Loft (3rd Floor) of the Tobacco Factory, BS3 1TF. You can sign up for email reminders for our ADHD Bristol Group HERE Our ‘Geeky Roo’, Ruth invites you to her London group: Thursday 5th February 6:30-8:30pm at Almorah Road Community Centre, 58 Almorah Rd, N1 3EU. You can sign up for email reminders for our ADHD London Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/31c2b999-5037-4046-8f60-083c0c04386d/ADHDAF+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Fabulous feedback as always for Gill’s Manchester ADHD Support Group; supported by Volunteer Co-facilitator Toni. You can join them both on Wednesday 11th February, 7-9pm at Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount St, M2 5NS You can sign up for email reminders for our ADHD Manchester Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/4b19dd06-e03a-4d45-b33b-00d949ace45b/Untitled+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Make it stand out You can sign up for email reminders for Gemma’s Runcorn ADHD Group HERE or for your chosen group from the timetable below HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/16659c80-6025-45af-989c-d0024066b01d/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+%281%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/eb2c469d-a0d5-4051-802e-ec0973fd3ad8/Poster.pdf.pdf.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Though each month’s adults only groups focus on a different topic; all follow the same format for each session and run for two hours. All of our venues are fully accessible, and although attendees are encouraged to share their experiences if they would like to - there’s no pressure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/5dcf4f8c-8e3d-45aa-95e0-bc582914b453/Style+Assembly+August+2025+images+Claire+Griffiths+%40cjgriffithsphoto+%28238%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Paula was one of the incredible models in ADHDAF Emporium’s ADHD awareness raising catwalk show, which closed Blackpool Style Assembly’s ADHDAF+ fundraiser back in August 2025! Co-Facilitator Claire and last month’s Oxford Group happening the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/442a0645-77fa-4e3c-9aa4-5b97f2db03e1/IMG_4745.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - Late diagnosed at 58, our Paula is currently awaiting titration having got her ADHD diagnosis in October ‘25. Local government politician and Pastoral Support in local FE College; Paula’s spent the last 25 years in informal counselling/ mentoring/coaching positions. Paula saw the desperate need for a Blackpool ADHD Support Group; and as a long term listener, she knew our values aligned. We’re so excited and grateful that Paula’s starting the Blackpool ADHD Support Group! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/baff95b4-dfe7-4b65-b140-c837d0645d2d/IMG_4744.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - It was both a pleasure and an honour to meet MJ at Camp VC Festival ‘25; where Manchester ADHD Group Facilitator Gill was helping me give ADHD Bingo Seminars at the very special event. I can’t wait to do more of the same this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/424bbd18-6662-4474-991d-bda2064c6048/IMG_9549%2B-%2BAmbitious%2BStudio_.webp Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - But first, I’m even more excited for MJ’s first ADHD Wrexham Peer Support Group! You are invited to join MJ on Wednesday 11th February, 7-9pm at Quaker Meeting House, Holt Road, Wrexham, LL13 8HN. You can sign up for Wrexham ADHD Group emails HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d6285c71-1ffa-4f41-a8fb-999b826dc80f/ADHDAF+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+%282%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - All of February’s groups will focus on the topic: Self-Relationship, but what does that mean? How do you think about yourself? Talk to yourself? Care for yourself? How do you respond to your own emotions and needs? Just as self-love is much more than bubble baths and chocolate cake(!) Self-relationship is the very foundation for mental health, confidence, and how we relate to others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/90b2ddc2-986e-4378-bfb8-9978ded729b6/ADHDAF+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+%283%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - After a lifetime of being what ADHD Actor and Writer Nicole Nadler calls ‘the unreliable narrator’ of our own lives; in finally identifying that our struggles are due to ADHD, it is essential that we begin to build self-trust. Easier said than done; I know but absolutely essential! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/5d838db8-7c28-4d89-bc42-a05b3d2fae2b/C7FAA4EB-1641-4928-BDC7-3084369E47CC.jpg Blog - ADHD Self-Relationship, plus a ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ and Blackpool! - We hope you can attend an ADHDAF+ Charity ADHD Peer Support Group on Self-relationship in February! If you would like to make a donation to ADHDAF+ Charity you can do so HERE and we would be extremely grateful. You can also Volunteer to help us HERE Thanks so much for all of your support! Laura x https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/new-year-same-adhd-and-sad monthly 0.5 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1701cd0a-cff2-403f-98bf-f268a8652246/IMG_3937.JPG Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. As each year draws to a close, pressure builds to become a ‘new you’ on New Years Day. The truth is, though we all evolve over time, life changes tend to be gradual. Not only will we still have the same ADHD in 2026 - and the many challenges the condition can bring - but also; we’re not broken versions of ourselves needing to be fixed! We’re the same people, and we’re facing the coldest and darkest months of year. Our aim for January’s ADHD Peer Support Groups is to remove the pressure to become a ‘new person’ and to find ways to best support ourselves through these winter months, and we hope you’ll come along to your local group. But first, let’s look back on the final chapter and Glimmers of 2025… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1ae960ca-8e76-41e8-9f17-3dc438db27b2/I+got+invited+to+a+fancy+pants+ADHD+do+last+night.JPG Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Hi I’m Laura, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity, and I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD almost four years ago, aged 38. This photo was taken at the launch party of the book: Unstoppable by Design from the ADHD 360 team in late November. Alongside our eight ADHD Peer Support Groups in Scotland and England… the last few weeks of the year have been busy and brilliant… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/37f5da36-6c01-4b76-b199-80d67e3765d2/IMG_4081.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - We receieved another incredible piece of news to end the year of our launch on… Feeling our local aims align with theirs; The National Trust in England has offered us use of their premises. We are in the process of planning some amazing events in some very special setting for 2026! We are so excited and grateful, and will share more information as soon as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f904cdf3-4f1e-4fb9-a512-ac87140bb7cd/Edinburgh+01072025.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - First up was our last Edinburgh ADHD support group until we find a new volunteer facilitator. We will miss Nicole, but we’re so grateful for all of her amazing work this year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7afba36f-b801-47fb-979c-4a29bbe90c20/IMG_4082.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Whilst discussing the extra challenges faced by many ADHDers during the festive period, attendees leaned on and learnt from each other in very festive settings in both Ayr, and Birmingham (pictured above) on the same night. You’re invited to join: - Beth in Ayr at 6.30 pm on Tuesday 6th January at 48 Newmarket Street. Get Ayr ADHD Group email reminders HERE - Yas & Lizee in Birmingham at 7pm on Tuesday 6th January at Stryx JQ, 90 Vyse St. Get Birmingham ADHD Group email reminders HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1f044c34-7d18-47ed-b937-3080678eb71a/Screenshot+2025-12-30+at+14.21.39.png Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - A lovely last London ADHD Peer Support Group of the year! Ruth invites you to join her group at 6:30pm on Thursday 8th January at Almorah Road Community Centre, 58 Almorah Rd, N1 3EU. You can sign up for email reminders for our ADHD London Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/901d6993-a474-43cd-861c-5f59fdbd91c7/IMG_3778.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - December brought another brilliant and busy Bristol group! Kate invites you to join her at 7pm on Thursday 8th Jan The Loft (3rd Floor) Tobacco Factory, BS3 1TF. You can sign up for email reminders for our ADHD Bristol Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/bc9d0ce7-3d5a-4dcb-9403-6a8679fd863d/IMG_4085.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Oxford’s December Group was co-facilitated by Claire and Kirsty… Who invites you to join them at 7pm on Wednesday 14th Jan at Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall, OX3 8NX You can sign up for email reminders for our ADHD Oxford Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/71ff0d3a-179e-439f-bd25-a3a807ce9c06/IMG_4087.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Gill invites like-minded locals to join her for January’s group at 7pm on Wednesday 14th January at Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount St, M2 5NS. You can sign up for email reminders for our Manchester ADHD Support Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f007f3ef-9748-4903-87b1-f46f37c73057/3e5e394d-6ad6-46d0-86ef-d639ac49b344.JPG Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Our new volunteer facilitator Gemma, invites you to her first monthly ADHD Runcorn Peer Support at 6:30pm on Wednesday 7th January at Castlefields Community Centre, Village Square, WA7 2ST You can sign up for email reminders for Gemma’s Runcorn ADHD Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/53055e1d-7511-48aa-9896-45ba281b5952/IMG_4089.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - You can sign up for email reminders for any of our free ADHD Peer Support Groups to connect and empower like-minded locals HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/eb2c469d-a0d5-4051-802e-ec0973fd3ad8/Poster.pdf.pdf.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Though each month’s adults only groups focus on a different topic; all follow the same format for each session and run for two hours. All of our venues are fully accessible, and although attendees are encouraged to share their experiences if they would like to - there’s no pressure! Similarly, there’s no pressure to be on time or stay for the duration. All are welcome to sit comfortably, take some time out or move around during - so long as they do not disrupt the session for other attendees. Fidgets, and similar are provided, but feel free to bring something to do, if that would make you more comfortable: we’ve had group attendees bring along crocheting for example. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1767121590487-I99SSSGZE3YTXTQ4IQVM/unsplash-image-kT0tsYZ2YE0.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that tends to occur during the darker months of the year, and frequently co-occurs with ADHD. Experts estimate it occurs in about thirty percent of adults who have ADHD, and women tend to have a higher risk of co-occurring SAD and ADHD than men.’ - Chadd.org Co-Facilitator Claire and last month’s Oxford Group happening the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/a95ba6b0-1548-4c2d-9891-b1935846c977/Poster.pdf.pdf+%282%29.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - As explored in December’s groups, Christmas can cause many of us to start the year feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, disappointed, experiencing financial problems and even burnout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/616e4ffa-d27a-49e4-8dde-7a9e0b5e2a99/Poster.pdf.pdf+%283%29.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Our New Years wish for all ADHD adults is that of self awareness and self compassion. Struggling with routine, finances, self care, relationships, etc, are not perosnal failings, they’re symptomatic of the condition. We cannot wish our ADHD away. But we can acknowledge and accept the challenges it brings to us each individually. This self inventory and acceptance enables us to find systems to best support ourselves; greatly improving our quality of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/cf55f796-ac2e-4292-bdfc-c39cc16ac5b3/IMG_4093.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - If you do want a positive goal to work towards and look forward to; perhaps consider taking part in The Big ADHD Fundraiser 2026. In its fourth year of Summer cycling; Darren, Claire and the team are fundraising for ADHDAF+ and ADHDadultUK You can find out more and register interest HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f45e905e-9097-4895-aa6f-4765f61c9d2a/IMG_4094.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - On 20th February we launched with an episode of ADHDAF Podcast entitled: ADHDAF+ Charity Begins, in which our Board of Trustees were introduced and our first Peer Support Group announced - which took place on 5th March. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/3b81f6f2-61a0-4609-99af-4b309ff86bd7/IMG_3784.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Also in March, we were delighted to sponsor Premiership Women’s Rugby Player Delaney Burns. This legendary lady proudly wore our charity’s logo on her boots whilst speaking out about having ADHD for the first time; using her platform to raise ADHD awareness. Enormous thanks again to Jacob Kelly @adhdfatheruk for giving us the opportunity to support and celebrate this inspirational woman. Image taken from incredible video footage by @therealrhodri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/4f75c98e-c3df-4d8a-be07-4b7f8ed3f4eb/Untitled+design.JPG Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Make it stand out And alongside the funds raised for our support groups by Blackpool Style Assembly; we are so grateful that I’ve been given the opportunity to spread the word about our charity and raise ADHD awareness with ADHD Bingo Seminar’s and ADHDAF Emporium pop ups at so many different events and festivals this summer! Including; Camp VC (pictured above) Lu in Lu Land’s Self Love Unleashed Tour & Camp, Flackstock Festival , Sistaland Festival and Paul Whitehouse & Dr Mine Conkbayir’s I’m ADHD No You’re Not Tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1763342180151-60NLJZ2X2BPS6YABK88Z/adhdafplus.org.uk.zip+-+2.JPG Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - We’re also very grateful to have been able to signpost to our ADHD support groups in mainstream media; including BBC News and The Independent. All of the above paired with your donations and all of the very hard work behind the scenes from our team, including: The Board, Tech Support Ruth, Group Coordinator Kate and all of our amazing Group Facilitators have taken us from the grass roots to a growing charity in such a short space of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/a9675fb9-1598-47c9-82a6-c9e31ae3f80e/Two+NEW.JPEG Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - We’re so proud and grateful to have hosted in-person Peer Support Groups in nine cities in as many months! Connecting and empowering 240 ADHD adults of marginalised genders in their local community! What a way to end our first year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d682999d-0259-41b4-9604-52d4a49f9579/IMG_4099.jpg Blog - New Year, Same ADHD and SAD - Make it stand out Wishing you all the best for 2026…New Year, Same us! YOU MATTER. Please be kind to yourself and lean into community, ADHD IS REAL. Laura https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/adhdaf-xmas-sos monthly 0.5 2025-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/c6dcc6fa-e1e1-41a2-a790-4f000d07bbe6/IMG_1386+2.jpg Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. ‘Tis the season to gift, eat, drink and be merry, but all of the above can be triggering and tricky to navigate and can leave people with ADHD feeling dysregulated, overwhelmed, and isolated. ADHDAF+ are on a mission to let ADHDers know that they’re not alone and to help find ways to avoid starting 2026 in burnout. ‘ADHD Xmas SOS’ is the focus of our free ADHD Support Groups for December. But first let’s look back on an eventful November… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/52aba063-a875-48eb-897e-223201ac2b11/adhdafplus.org.uk.zip+-+2.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Hi I’m Laura, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity, and I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD almost four years ago, aged 38. November has been a busy month! Alongside our eight ADHD Peer Support Groups in Scotland and England… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/4b15f0fe-3f88-4204-a988-9b7f14de2315/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+6.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - I delivered a keynote speech entitled ‘ADHD: Let’s Get Real’ at Sistaland and I’m so grateful to have been a tiny part of this two day festival bursting with speakers, panels and workshops from inspirational women and non binary folk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/b76be8f1-d170-4bdd-af7a-f91446e91e75/adhdafplus.org.uk.zip+-+3.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Alongside championing the creations of neurodivergent makers with our ADHDAF Emporium stall - where 10% of all profits go towards funding ADHDAF+ Peer Support Groups; it was a fantastic opportunity for our Bristol and London Group Facilitators Kate and Ruth to give attendees a taste of their monthly ADHD Support Groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/b00a0d1f-8423-40d6-b76f-0b064bb0fdb0/Untitled+design.zip+-+3.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - In the same week as Sistland’s BBC article, ADHDAF+ was also featured in the Independent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/c1c03b25-5ce2-4589-91d8-efcd22eab3ce/Untitled+design.zip+-+2.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - I’m grateful to contribute to this Independent article by Author of the INCREDIBLE ‘ADHD is Not a Bloody Trend’, Kat Brown on the findings of the BBC that the NHS have closed ADHD assessment waiting lists in 15 areas, whilst another 31 have introduced tighter criteria making it even harder to access support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d73fa87a-2a75-4ab0-bcb8-b890d7dacd2a/Untitled+design.zip+-+4.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - I’m pleased to be able to shine some light in the form of our groups in these very dark times for the ADHD Community, and I’m hopeful for brighter days after the release of part 2 of the ADHD Taskforce report which acknowledges that: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/fe727bdd-2194-4645-9ba0-2cec625bffcf/749c6060-67ca-49cf-ab75-957136e44aaa.png Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Nicole hosted her penultimate Edinburgh ADHD Support Group in November. Join Nicole and other like-minded locals for the last group she will be facilitating at 7pm, Tuesday 2nd December, at The Newsroom, 5-11 Leith St, Edinburgh EH1 3AT. GET EDINBURGH GROUP EMAIL REMINDERS HERE Our Edinburgh group will return in the New Year with a new facilitator and a new venue! If you’re a local ADHDer that would like to volunteer to be our Edinburgh Facilitator in 2026, you can APPLY HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/c980fea8-fe6d-481f-8ad6-389be56f8039/6306eac3-5c81-435f-b30c-3e2e323bfe33.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Oxford ADHDers; join Co-facilitating team Kirsty and Claire at the Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX at 7pm Wednesday 10th December. GET OXFORD GROUP EMAIL REMINDERS HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/a28e77b3-8bc2-48b1-b37d-59181dc02e8c/26795c87-48bd-4398-8631-e6e12a8ca5e2.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Taken at November’s Bristol ADHD Support Group. Join Facilitator Kate at Tobacco Factory, BS3 1TF, at 7pm on Thursday 4th December in The Loft. GET BRISTOL GROUP EMAIL REMINDERS HERE Ruth invites London locals on the same night to Almorah Road Community Centre, 58 Almorah Rd, N1 3EU at 6:30pm. GET LONDON GROUP EMAIL REMINDERS HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/6218aea2-9142-4c0e-9eb0-b30b85a36e74/174f9ecf-dc1f-477e-a35e-3556155ba324.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - The Manchester Group love their new venue! Join Gill and co-facilitator Toni at 7pm on Wednesday 10th December at Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester M2 5NS. GET MANCHESTER GROUP EMAIL REMINDERS HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/37fa0c8f-5c84-4f86-86b0-ea2f81009c1c/2587a017-25d2-4d0e-8816-e6f10e28bb24+2.jpg Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - The Birmingham group are also very happy with their new venue and hope Birmingham locals will join them for December’s session… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1e3d4301-443b-443b-acb2-3bbab90f03f6/d78fc24c-f9fb-4ff3-a5ff-1593cf816242.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Cambridge Facilitator Donnie had some wonderful feedback from her second monthly session, and was gifted a gorgeous crochet creation from a crafty attendee… Co-Facilitator Claire and last month’s Oxford Group happening the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/44582d96-acf3-44af-a82b-48a20f175dff/f9b2de1e-8d2b-4afa-b613-05b922cf0c69.jpg Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - 'A study has shown that physical activity can boost the neurotransmitter levels of the brain’s focus and attention.’ Which means that many people with ADHD find it easier to concentrate whilst doing something else. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/713ad0c2-bb7a-454d-a983-d0b72bfe6de8/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+7.JPG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - We are hosting eight groups in December - ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ - or is it?…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/0f0ccc14-1888-4bc5-ba5a-a44eacc9b7bd/IMG_1386.jpg Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Back in December 2023 I did a Christmas Tour in which I raised ADHD awareness with a Bingo-esque seminar highlighting the ways in which it can be a particularly difficult time if you have ADHD: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/6ca88a96-856e-48e3-9419-569531dd009c/CHRISTMAS+SLIDES++%284+%C3%97+3in%29+%28Presentation+%28169%29%29+%28Instagram+Post%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - These were the main topics covered in each show, and as ever - they were informed by the lived experiences of community members and my own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/52f1cdd6-d103-4dc0-9833-310e16d7888f/%E2%80%A6.+-+4.PNG Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - If you would like to watch the Live Recording of the London show of the Christmas Tour, you can purchase a digital download copy HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/40632978-bc43-44a2-899e-e1f8c37a849d/DSC_4832.jpg Blog - ADHD Xmas SOS! - Make it stand out If this is a challenging time of year for you please know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Laura https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/venue-change-adhdaf-day monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/cb9f7209-34f1-4d86-8cf4-ea2a02ae19a1/THANK+YOU.JPG Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. THANK YOU to all who helped raise over £900 for the ADHDAF Day Fundraiser. There’s still time to DONATE HERE before ADHD Awareness Month 2025 is out and we really appreciate all of the support! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/283cefc7-cf21-4863-939f-bd6c8710acff/Laura+on+ADHDAF+Day.jpeg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Hi I’m Laura, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity, and I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD three years ago at 38. The leopard is the symbol of Aberdeen, Scotland where the podcast and live shows which inspired the creation of this charity first began. It also symbolises bravery, the reclaiming of power, and… I’m a total ‘hun’ :) …so leopard print has become the symbolic camouflage of the global ‘army’ of listeners, uniting on ADHDAF each year in ADHD awareness month to get the world to hear us roar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/5e99245c-a12c-427a-ab79-9e929d6cbbf9/THANK+YOU+2.JPG Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Make it stand out All of the money raised from the ADHD awareness Ribbon Pins and the ADHDAF Day Fundraiser helps to fund our free in-person ADHD Peer Support Groups connecting and empowering ADHD adults of marginalised genders in Scotland, England and soon to be Wales. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d489529a-440b-4c6f-aa12-56be5b5933a8/4d86a3fe-b30a-4bf1-b3b5-3257b4fa5b00.jpg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Our first Cambridge ADHD Support Group went brilliantly! A few of its attendees pictured here with new Volunteer Facilitator Donnie, who did a fantastic job leading the session. The November group is at 7pm on Thursday 13th November (second Thurs of every month) at Western Pavilion, Peppercorn Drive, Northstowe, Cambridge. CB24 1BF. You can sign up for email reminders for our Cambridge ADHD Support Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/49738ec9-0369-49db-a1e4-a2247d8e2672/62c7f1cb-cabd-4ab1-bbc3-92af949d9ba9.jpg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - October saw the last Birmingham Group hosted at The Rectory. After many months of hard work by multiple team members; including Group Coordinator Kate, Facilitator Yas and Co-facilitator Lizee: we finally have a brand new venue for our Birmingham ADHD Support Group! Starting Tuesday 4th November (1st Tue of every month) at 7pm, at Stryx JQ, 90 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6JZ (access via secret garden - not cafe entrance) GO TEAM! You can sign up for email reminders for our Birmingham ADHD Peer Support Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/834d6b6a-19fc-4026-8540-1ae642cab450/91106729-d480-4da2-8b62-5ebce8aae5b5.jpg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Manchester is moving venue too! Volunteer Facilitator Gill has found a fantastic new venue. Starting at 7pm on Wednesday 12th November (second Weds of every month) the group will be held at Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester M2 5NS. You can sign up for email reminders for our Manchester ADHD Support Group HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/24c8d169-a4e7-4a04-876d-db8d7a3f148c/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+2.JPG Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Our Edinburgh ADHD Support Group is being held on a different date for November only. Join Volunteer Facilitator Nicole at The Newsroom, 5-11 Leith St, Edinburgh EH1 3AT at 7pm on Thursday 6th November (usually held first Tue of every month) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/8c6f8e2e-852a-4717-a1c0-78f9be9cb4bf/bde8f5ee-7223-43ab-83bd-02ebd59156d4+2.jpg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - The fabulous founders of The Big ADHD Fundraiser, Darren and Claire attended October’s Oxford group. They thoroughly enjoyed Co-facilitator Kirsty’s session; as did all attendees. If you’re local to the area, come along to November’s group at 7pm on Wednesday 12th November. Co-Facilitator Claire and last month’s Oxford Group happening the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/9e5d57b3-501d-4063-82b4-359c1c11e401/3592e907-5dbb-42ce-86c8-23838efd17e4.jpg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Ayr ADHD Support Group Facilitator and Big ADHD Fundraiser Cyclist Beth had another brilliant session in the gorgeous 48 Newmarket Street She invites Ayr ADHD adults to join her at 6.30 pm Tuesday 4th November (first Tuesday of every month) Facilitator Gill and Co-Facilitator Toni at ADHDAF+ Manchester, which also takes place the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Lock 91, 9 Century St, Manchester M3 4QL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f5af7a1d-efb4-4241-a886-3897fccac952/8c8154ad-4055-4d83-8469-2a551ac80f1c+2.jpg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Make it stand out Our Bristol (pictured above) and London ADHD Support Groups are incredibly popular! Enormous thanks to the Facilitators Kate and Ruth for all of their efforts advertising locally. Kate would love you to join hers at Tobacco Factory, Bristol BS3 1TF at 7pm on Thursday 6th November (first Thurs of every month) Bristol ADHD Support Group reminder email sign up HERE Ruth invites you to her London ADHD Support at 6:30pm on Thursday 6th November (first Thur of every month). Reminder email sign up HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/22e85b18-dd4f-453d-a7ee-30df974a790b/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+4.JPG Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Make it stand out The focus topic for all of November’s Groups feels fitting for the time of year…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/08b9d68f-ef9c-49b2-b462-a4b12441e928/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+3.JPG Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - ADHD ‘Tax’ refers to the extra costs and consequences that people with ADHD often face due to the symptoms of the condition, such as forgetfulness, impulsivity, and difficulties with organisation. These symptoms can lead us to miss deadlines, incurring late fees, or causing costs that could have been avoided with better planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/4ee43f7b-700c-454c-aac9-7cd13f42b646/IMG_0744.jpg Blog - Venue/Date Changes and a lotta Leopard Print! - Make it stand out ADHDAF Day 2025 really was a ‘roaring’ success! ADHD is NOT a trend #ADHDAFDay is and we couldn’t be more grateful to all who made it one! https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/new-groups-venues-news monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7d4f5ee5-d16a-4ca9-bdbf-6fb30745348a/114c7ca4-cc7d-48d6-b839-373c1ef18380.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. Our first Bristol Group, facilitated by Group Coordinator Kate and attended by our Treasurer Kim went brilliantly! Going forward it’s taking place on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm at The Tobacco Factory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7195a0e4-4cb5-441e-ad6b-5cb8166225cf/a47e5d63-2487-4bb1-ac0f-e7181e62f238.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - Big ADHD Fundraiser Cyclist and now Ayr ADHD Support Group Facilitator Beth, spoke to ‘That’s TV Ayr’ about her free groups happening at 6.30pm, Tuesday 7th October (first Tues of every month) at 48 Newmarket Street, in Ayr. Our attendee feedback forms informed us that Septembers first Ayr group was enjoyed by all who attended; as were all of our groups last month. GO TEAM! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/97719575-cbec-4b36-9ad5-05067f259268/8CE97D51-72BA-4462-B346-570A7302744F.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - And it’s been a very exciting month for myself also… I’m Laura, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity, and I’ve been fortunate enough to be invited on tour with Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE, Paul Whitehouse, Johnny Vegas and Heston Blumenthal. Raising ADHD Awareness with Bingo in their live podcast tour. This was taken on stage at Leicester Square Theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/09669cc6-7dc9-4a2d-b91c-caf01afe1dae/IMG_EB0CBCB29B3E-1.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - This one was from their Manchester event. I’m so very grateful to be able to signpost to the local support groups; and I know that some of the people that attended September’s Manchester ADHD group due to me talking about it in this show so we are all incredibly grateful to the ‘I’m ADHD!’ Team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/999453a2-4195-4492-b07f-f860e0d2431a/IMG_8497.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - And it was so wonderful to have so many ADHDAF+ Charity legends together to watch the London gig! Alongside Leopard Print army legends who helped inspire the creation of this charity, and ADHDUK Ambassador Chris; the Chair of The Board of Trustees Amanda and Tech Support and London Peer Support Group Facilitator Ruth attended, alongside Big ADHD Fundraiser Cyclist Steph, and founders Claire and Darren. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/590e5b21-c73a-4ff6-a10f-387e80c476c6/IMG_4240.png Blog - New Groups and on the News! - It would be reasonable to assume that after cycling almost 300 miles in just 3 days, and having raised such an enormous amount, that Darren would be hanging up his cycling shorts until next year’s fundraiser, but you would be wrong. Darren went on to embark upon a solo cycle from London to Brighton! You can still help push the total of the Big ADHD Fundraiser up to £15K by donating HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/76b414ca-5835-4004-a3c2-bb30d75bd9f2/5055a165-37b7-417c-ba81-57433de920ad.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - Make it stand out Co-Facilitator Claire and last month’s Oxford Group happening the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Jubilee Room, Headington Quarry Village Hall. (Margaret Rd entrance) Oxford, OX3 8NX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f97675b0-e11e-420a-9344-8dd46c3568fe/9ae07b31-7ddb-4861-ad13-bb88ce45ce89.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - Make it stand out Facilitator Gill and Co-Facilitator Toni at ADHDAF+ Manchester, which also takes place the second Wednesday of each month: 7pm Wednesday 8th October at Lock 91, 9 Century St, Manchester M3 4QL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/6c9f0c84-33cc-440f-954d-06184c06d23f/7499b1d9-7660-47e2-acc7-e701def09380.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - Make it stand out Facilitator Yas and Co-Facilitator Lizee at September’s Birmingham group on the first Tuesday of each month: 7pm, Tuesday 7th October at The Rectory, 50-54 St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1QS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/6d2ab6d3-1ac0-4c69-9c88-ff6c99f2b242/PHOTO-2025-09-12-18-48-20.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - The Cambridge group is taking place at Western Pavilion, Peppercorn Drive, Northstowe, Cambridge. CB24 1BF. You can sign up for email reminders for this group by simply adding your email address via THIS LINK or if you’re not in the area you can do so for your local group HERE All of our Peer Support Groups are FREE to attend. No RSVP or ADHD diagnosis necessary! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/43a0de7d-c214-4fc9-a5e9-9f964e354644/2.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - ‘The Many Faces of ADHD means that ADHD affects individuals differently, with varied symptoms, experiences and challenges, and that it is not just a childhood condition but can affect adults lifelong. The theme aims to raise awareness and understanding of the diverse presentations of ADHD, such as inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined types, and to highlight its presence in different genders and ages.’ - adhdawarenessmonth.org: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/b4c50919-445f-48ea-b974-1d6d87b47cb1/1.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - In October, our groups will discuss the unique ways that ADHD and its side dishes present in each of us in order to find systems that can support us best as individuals, and to enable us to be understanding and compassionate to all presentations within our community. If we think of ADHD like ice cream, though there are many different flavours and topping combinations, but it’s all still ice cream! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/bcd51d9d-64c3-4af5-898e-80852cf95dfd/Untitled+%281000+x+563+px%29+3.JPG Blog - New Groups and on the News! - THANKS to The BIG ADAHD Fundraiser founder Darren, and all his amazing cycling team: Claire, Beth, Tracy, Micky, Jill, Steph, Katie, Ronny, Rose and Emily it was a monumental and very challenging challenge! Since October 2022, the Podcast which inspired the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity has held an annual online event to encourage the ADHD community to unite to raise ADHD awareness by wearing leopard print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/0ac89b6a-cb93-4603-82f2-62c49ba49972/162b27e5-b6bc-4062-a3df-77e0f28c3d9d.jpg Blog - New Groups and on the News! - Make it stand out This was taken at September’s London group, Facilitated by Ruth. The next one is at 6:30pm on Thursday 2nd October (first Thursday of every month) at Almorah Road Community Centre, 58 Almorah Rd, N1 3EU. https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/adhd-time-blindness monthly 0.5 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/e1843564-7169-472c-bc61-9cca7d096f31/FREE+ADHD+SUPPORT+GROUPS+%281%29.jpg Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/5246503a-f360-4dec-8f52-73f6dac10fd8/Manchester+Support+Group+Photo Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - In our free September Peer Support Group sessions, we’ll explore how time blindness affects daily life, share strategies for managing it, and offer support from others who completely get it! All attendees will also have access to our info download, as with all monthly sessions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/3fc21fd8-5bee-44d8-bae6-5a85ab7176fc/Two+NEW.jpg.JPG Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/758386a9-bde2-46aa-9d9c-36a0e2717091/Kate+Smith+-+Bristol+Facilitator Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Volunteer Kate is Facilitating the NEW Bristol Support Group to connect like-minded locals, and can’t wait to get started! If you are in or around Bristol the first Wednesday evening of each month… Kate would love to you to come along… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/fbeb8783-6bca-4166-9ad0-00d217b36d74/Ayr+Support+Group+Facilitator+.jpg Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Volunteer Beth is Facilitating the NEW Ayr Support Group to connect like-minded locals, and can’t wait to get started! If you are in or around Ayr the second Tuesday evening of each month… Beth would love to you to come along… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7e4f0480-61f9-42e2-8d51-17f7c927ad52/Poster.pdf+%282%29.jpg Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - THE BIG ADHD FUNDRAISER took place on 1st-3rd August Enormous thanks to all who took part in the two incredible fundraisers of August! At the start of the month The Big ADHD Fundraiser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/6d0d5c1d-e0b7-4739-b4f2-6fecd4d0cd45/Ayr+to+Wrexham+Cycling+Team+August+20256 Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - THANKS to The BIG ADAHD Fundraiser founder Darren, and all his amazing cycling team: Claire, Beth, Tracy, Micky, Jill, Steph, Katie, Ronny, Rose and Emily it was a monumental and very challenging challenge! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/93f2561d-12b2-48de-8c02-aee76cb4c608/Big+adhd.jpeg Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1756541993599-Y0NTU39ECXPLWAS21V3L/Style+Assembly+August+2025+images+Claire+Griffiths+%40cjgriffithsphoto+%28112%29.JPG Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - The Blackpool Style Assembly is an immersive fashion and arts event. This event showcased sustainable and ethical fashion, alongside live music, dance, film, and art, creating a vibrant cultural celebration. Boycotting fast fashion and celebrating Neurodivergent Creatives; https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/f8499de8-e057-4404-8ec0-4b06a72f96e5/Leopard+Print+Army+-+August+2025 Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Make it stand out CJGriffithsPhoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/22d352ef-cc99-4650-9eb5-a83dff6dedaa/Style+Assembly+August+2025+images+Claire+Griffiths+%40cjgriffithsphoto+%28233%29.JPG Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Make it stand out All of the shows were incredible, but we particularly loved the last one of the night, ADHDAF Emporium raised ADHD awareness and brought the house down with a leopard print army invasion. Delivering hard hitting truths with ADHD articles causing alienation and Bingo balls serving hard hitting statistics, a truly unique way to to inform attendees of the dire state of the ADHD diagnosis crisis in the UK. We are so grateful for the donation of £992! But that’s not all from Blackpool… a peer support group will be starting there very soon… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/3fd86134-da01-4ed1-a782-2e818cb9d3b5/Style+Assembly+August+2025+images+Claire+Griffiths+%40cjgriffithsphoto+%28240%29.JPG Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/ec84bb69-578b-4853-b9b5-551140394378/Oxford+Support+Group+-+August+2025 Blog - ADHD, Time Blindness,and Fundraisers - Make it stand out Some of this month’s Oxford’s group attendees https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/adhd-motivation-events monthly 0.5 2025-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/b2b0154e-3139-4521-b05e-3729d5d2d995/6DB1FD5D-07A7-48FF-9F74-71E64074FBD3.JPG Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. Hi I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds; the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity, and I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD at 38 in 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/92412589-d912-4da0-b823-b56638b6b22e/d3e11a1a-d2bc-4c6a-b09d-18be33e41b9f.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - This was taken at July’s Manchester group. We’re so pleased that so many people have signed up to our register interest system; which has served as a helpful reminder for many of July’s Peer Support Group attendees, If you would like to receive email reminders for our monthly ADHD Support Groups, simply type your email address into the ‘Register Interest’ link of your local group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/9549501b-4f7e-45e4-a4f5-a127bcd96431/Edinburgh+01072025.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Make it stand out Edinburgh’s ‘August’ Group will be happening a few days early on Tuesday 29th July, due to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. MORE DETAILS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/eb10ef3a-aa7a-4a1f-9e91-0993f9db6ee1/wellbeing+%282%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Volunteer Kirsty is Facilitating the NEW Oxford Support Group to connect like-minded locals, and can’t wait to get started! If you are in or around Oxfordshire the second Wednesday evening of each month… Kirsty would love to you to come along… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d686c670-4853-4a74-8c58-e48415512941/Screenshot+2025-07-09+at+14.49.59.jpeg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Dopamine - a neurotransmitter crucial for motivation and reward - functions differently with ADHD brains, leading to challenges with initiating and sustaining tasks; especially those lacking instant gratification. (Hence turning a seminar into Bingo, where prizes can be won) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1752069237447-1RTI5CLC10PDNPPZER6J/unsplash-image-i-ePv9Dxg7U.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - This commonly experienced lack of motivation paired with a fear of failure can cause Task Paralysis; an extreme form of procrastination. Alongside feeling stuck and unable to take action we can sometimes avoid the task by doing something else entirely. When we are stuck in task paralysis or choice overwhelm we may outwardly appear unphased or to be ‘relaxing’ when internally we are desperately battling to ‘do the thing’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/91414408-d96f-48cb-a913-89b0ded391c3/DSC00765_Original.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Alongside introducing the topic of ADHD masking; Facilitators will share lived experience, encouraging group discussion for those who wish to share theirs. These topic led sessions, their takeaways and even the topics themselves are informed by the online podcast community which helped inspire ADHDAF+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7e4f0480-61f9-42e2-8d51-17f7c927ad52/Poster.pdf+%282%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - THE BIG ADHD FUNDRAISER: Ayr to Wrexham, 1st-3rd August The third annual cycling event is the biggest one yet! Eleven LEGENDS are cycling 288 miles in just three days through Scotland, England and Wales - in celebration of the areas we are setting up support groups. AND they’re wearing leopard print in honour of the community which inspired and continues to inform this Charity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/00130fd8-2fa5-4e6d-945b-654592dfe57f/Untitled+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+%285%29.pdf+%28Instagram+Post+%2845%29%29+2.JPG Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - ENORMOUS THANKS to founder Darren, and to all of the team: Claire, Beth, Tracy, Micky, Jill, Steph, Katie, Ronny, Rose and Emily! Find out why they’re taking on this enormous challenge to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHDAF+ HERE GO TEAM! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/fa1bbcdf-327a-4cb3-86e5-05da8f8fe606/IMG_6038.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Make it stand out The Blackpool Style Assembly is an immersive fashion and arts event. It showcases sustainable and ethical fashion, alongside live music, dance, film, and art, creating a vibrant cultural celebration. Boycotting fast fashion and celebrating Neurodivergent Creatives; This two day event supports both ADHD adults of marginalised genders and youth in the arts. Watch the documentary about last year’s Style Assembly HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/00a49bbb-47ef-47d3-81bc-17c92ebffa51/08114EFE-2B57-4F30-AD35-BAF6E4988968.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Each Blackpool Style Assembly ticket gains you entry into one of the two fashion shows on Saturday 16th August at House of Wingz AND an ADHD Bingo Show on Sunday 17th August at Ferny House Hotel. All tickets funds split beween ADHDAF+ and Skool of Street Charities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/73e29bc7-8262-4626-8fba-c7421cf12053/a047711c-8834-4adc-91d1-fb108801fd00.JPG Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Make it stand out Grab your ticket for The Blackpool Style Assembly HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/272087f6-fb76-4b59-93e6-462eafc3f61e/Charity+dates+%282%29.jpg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Make it stand out Please note the date change for EDINBURGH due to Edinburgh Fringe. FREE ENTRY, NO RSVP OR ADHD DIAGNOSIS NECESSARY! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/1752066237666-7D27YDAAV9EC0A2RFVQ7/IMG_5732+2.jpeg Blog - ADHD Motivation, Support and Events - Make it stand out Some of this month’s London group attendees https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/unmasking-and-bingo monthly 0.5 2025-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/00a49bbb-47ef-47d3-81bc-17c92ebffa51/08114EFE-2B57-4F30-AD35-BAF6E4988968.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Make it stand out For July’s Peer Support Groups, we are so excited to introduce topic focussed sessions and ADHD Bingo Seminars! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/26f2d16b-41a0-43d0-a6ad-cb35b2c2f56d/DSC00663_Original.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Hello I’m Laura Mears-Reynolds, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity. I was diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD in 2022 at the age of 38. …I’m also a Bingo Caller! :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7887c06a-c211-45e4-be83-abada6fef345/Add+a+heading.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - We’re really pleased that so many people have signed up to our register interest system; which has served as a helpful reminder for many of June’s Peer Support Group attendees. If you would like to receive email reminders for our monthly ADHD Support Groups, simply type your email address into the ‘Register Interest’ link of your local group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/23b26f2e-1c55-4283-8319-8a48de50232d/65a16cfc-2aa0-44dd-aa93-d9c0883a399f+2.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Make it stand out Manchester’s ADHDAF+ Peer Support Group, facilitated by Gill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/9f9c9bbc-9fdc-4ad6-a93e-333a7001d3df/7d44414f-da8b-4387-8d11-a52670cf2682.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Make it stand out Edinburgh’s June Support Group, facilitated by Nicole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/412b5581-3c47-4d12-b738-75c46a9fa689/5cf949c9-7fb4-4f7a-92f6-f12e64414b3f.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Alongside the online feedback form, our Volunteer Facilitators have been experimenting with measuring impact in different ways at their sessions. And we’re overjoyed by the response from attendees at all groups! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/30bb6332-d4e7-4d00-8ac7-1822b1446997/Add+a+heading+2.jpg.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - NHS England’s ADHD Taskforce, launched in March ‘24; combines experts from the NHS, voluntary sector and by lived experience to work alongside the government to gain a better understanding of the challenges affecting people with ADHD, and to make recommendations for change. This month, the Taskforce released part one of their report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/743cba43-628d-48fd-810c-01aef7306666/Jodi.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - And now we know that there are over half a million on the NHS waiting list for ADHD assessment; some of whom may have to wait a decade for life-changing; possibly even life-saving support, it is crucial that we offer help to those who do not have an ADHD diagnosis! Wherever stage you are at with your ADHD diagnosis or DISCOVERY, you are invited to our support groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/8b285a23-a195-4343-827a-e0a930783035/DSC_4473+%281%29.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - We hope the video explanation above clears up any confusion about who our charity supports. Just know that as long as you are respectful of our aims, and all involved in our groups, you are very welcome to join. We want to help attendees to connect with like-minded locals for invaluable Peer support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/60f06438-6a8d-49c4-9400-f07e46c33121/BIG+NEWS+%281%29.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - ADHD masking is when a person with ADHD consciously or unconsciously hide or minimise their symptoms to fit in with societal expectations. This behaviour is often a coping mechanism to avoid judgment, stigma, or negative attention associated with ADHD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/91414408-d96f-48cb-a913-89b0ded391c3/DSC00765_Original.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Alongside introducing the topic of ADHD masking; Facilitators will share lived experience, encouraging group discussion for those who wish to share theirs. These topic led sessions, their takeaways and even the topics themselves are informed by the online podcast community which helped inspire ADHDAF+. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7a8fc4e7-7a8d-4d74-98b3-91b9f4392dc1/08114EFE-2B57-4F30-AD35-BAF6E4988968.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Paired with this online community; it was getting out from behind the post pandemic screens to connect people with ADHD in their local community with ADHD Bingo shows that led to creating this charity. I wanted to gameify the learning process and demonstrate that there is more than one way to do anything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/c85a4587-c587-4723-aa15-0b10575f25e0/Untitled+design+%287%29.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - People with ADHD often experience difficulties with sustaining attention due to differences in how our brains process rewards. By providing immediate and positive reinforcement in the form of reward systems (winning Bingo prizes) can help individuals with ADHD engage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/adb22280-e747-4d55-928b-9ff01304c9ca/Charity+dates+%281%29.jpg Blog - BIG News and BINGO - Make it stand out Please note that BIRMINGHAM has a new venue! Myself and the team of ADHDAF+ Volunteer Facilitators look forward to meeting you at July’s Peer Support Groups https://www.adhdafplus.org.uk/blog/first-blog-post-eafjx monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/18a1ab9d-2596-408c-9e69-a28c36e9fd0c/9D4E9149-5825-4FC8-A63D-DC362DEDF144.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - Make it stand out The first ADHDAF+ Peer Support Group in London; just one of the five groups we facilitated in Scotland and England in May 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/e02761a8-bc2f-49bd-9501-62d496f576fa/Facetune_24-01-2024-14-11-52.jpeg Blog - And we’re off… - Hello I’m Laura, the founder of ADHDAF+ Charity and I have late discovered severe combined type ADHD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7887c06a-c211-45e4-be83-abada6fef345/Add+a+heading.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - Lots of us struggle with appointments; both making them and keeping them. ADHD symptoms such as executive dysfunction can make admin tasks difficult. Working memory issues can make us forget to book or attend. I also have co-occuring dyscalculia; so I often get dates and times muddled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/2d0811a6-d5a9-4349-98d8-4bc0fea09ee2/e0872339-e832-480d-bce3-0f179f8ad52b.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - By dropping your email in the appropriate link on the website’s group location of your choice, you will receive reminders a few days before your chosen group and on the morning of. I hope this helps anyone who struggles with appointments as much as I do to be able to attend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/4a2f3c95-0886-4748-9b71-9ee3b8722921/Add+a+heading+%282%29.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - Another common ADHD struggle is time, or ‘time soup’ as I call it! I want all attendees to know that you do not have to be on time for any of our groups. Though to get the most out of a session it would be great to be there for the start; you can drop in half way through or even five minutes before the end just to say hi to like-minded locals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/6b1cecb8-59e6-4d6c-9788-b0602de10362/0-9 Blog - And we’re off… - Our longest running group is Aberdeen, Scotland; with June seeing its fourth free ADHD adult support group in the Silver City. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/17263dfc-b66f-47b9-878c-c7d4e3ece693/Jodi.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - Understanding the magnitude of the ADHD diagnosis crisis; with an estimated 196,000 on the waiting list for assessment, and a wait as long as eight years in some parts of the UK for what can be life saving diagnosis. If you have or suspect you might have ADHD, you are welcome at our ADHD peer support groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/4f03705f-a3b5-44cb-a5d3-e6820ec935e6/IMG_4089.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - The first couple of sessions of all groups are a more community focussed; get-to-know-you style, with specific topics and takeaways introduced monthly thereafter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/ea016234-ea12-4d25-98a9-d49637fedf1c/ADHDAF+%28Instagram+Post%29+2.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - We aim to empower our volunteer facilitators as much as group attendees. We know that all people with ADHD are different, so although our groups will be of a similar format, each will operate in a way that works best to support our facilitators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/d930a9d7-11ba-43a3-864b-c14f36d523ec/9dd27c34-56d1-44b2-8de5-531e533bb625.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - ADHD, the diagnosis crisis and medication shortages impact ADHD adults of all genders. So although our charity aims are for ADHD adults of marginalised genders, we will not turn anyone away from a support group. It is however important to note that many of the sessions will have a focus on ADHD women’s health issues. With workshops and events starting in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/77e6e41e-cad7-4f47-a85d-80246bdf45cd/64CF96E9-2BBC-436F-91EF-A9437A504CB8.JPG Blog - And we’re off… - These monthly support groups are only the very beginning for ADHDAF+ and we are so excited and grateful to be up and running with groups in: Birmingham, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, London and Manchester so far. If you would like to apply to facilitate a support group in your local area, you can do so HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/fbf34ef1-92e2-49d8-91c5-53c00514dcee/IMG_3907.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - You can apply to Volunteer your time; whether it’s 5 minutes or 5 hours you have to spare, and whatever your skill-set is HERE You can also apply to be an ADHDAF+ Ambassador: to use your online platform and/or in-person network to help promote our mission, initiatives, and fundraising efforts HERE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/7e4f0480-61f9-42e2-8d51-17f7c927ad52/Poster.pdf+%282%29.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - In its third year, founder Darren and his team are once again cycling to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHDAF+. In honour of our Charity, they are cycling 288 miles through Scotland, England and Wales and they’re doing it in leopard print in homage of the Leopard Print Army; who inspired the creation of ADHDAF+ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/383dfbfc-c896-4aaf-93e6-e36569c16d37/1.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - We hope you will join us at one of our June support groups; and we would be so grateful to any of you able to spread the word about them on social media, and/or we can even send you some posters to put up in your place of work, or local area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66f424845816776b3e4d020a/90e18c84-24d8-4a28-85e8-490b3ebeb8b4/2.jpg Blog - And we’re off… - ADHDAF+ relies upon donations, so if you would like to donate directly to us, we would be so grateful if you are able to do so HERE ADHDAF+ relies upon donations, so if you would like and are able to, we would be so grateful for any donations: HERE 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