'Vast majority' of adults with ADHD unable to access supports

The HSE says ADHD affects between 5% and 7% of children, and 1.5% of adults, though advocates estimate the reality is higher. File picture

The "vast majority" of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) remain unable to access clinical care, despite the launch of a national programme earlier this year.

Just three areas – Limerick, Sligo and part of Dublin/Wicklow – have received funding under a clinical care programme for adults with ADHD, which was launched in January by the HSE. And the executive says reaching other areas is dependent on receiving additional funding.