News & insights
The latest on ADHD and autism care in Scotland, plus in-depth guides on assessment, diagnosis, and living here
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The state of ADHD & autism care in Scotland
Every Government and Parliament promise tracked against our own Freedom of Information data, board by board, and where the official record falls silent.
RCPsychiS: “mental health at the fault line”
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland warns that a decade of fragmentation is harming mental health services, and demands an urgent independent inquiry into patient safety.
What our FOI requests found
The real ADHD and autism assessment waits from all 14 Scottish health boards, gathered through our own Freedom of Information requests and published as each response arrives.
Guides
ADHD in women and girls in Scotland, late diagnosis
Why ADHD in women is missed in Scotland, how the presentation differs, and how to get assessed when services were not built with you in mind.
Private ADHD and autism assessment in Scotland, what to know
Thinking of going private for ADHD or autism assessment in Scotland? What to expect, what it costs, what to look for in a provider, and what to ask first.
NHS ADHD waiting times in Scotland 2026, FOI data
FOI data reveals adult ADHD waits up to 194 weeks in Grampian, 177 weeks and 25,000+ waiting in Lothian, and no adult service in Dumfries and Galloway.
A parent's journey to an autism and PDA diagnosis
A Scottish parent shares their family's journey navigating NHS autism assessments, from early concerns being dismissed to a private diagnosis of autism and PDA.
How to prepare for a private ADHD assessment in Scotland
How to prepare for a private ADHD assessment in Scotland: documents to gather, questions to expect, and how to get the most from the appointment.
A private ADHD nurse's perspective
An ADHD nurse in Scotland reflects on what diagnosis means for patients, why waiting times push people to private care, and the challenge of shared care.
RCPsych Scotland's 'fault line' report and our FOI data
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland says fragmentation has made the national picture impossible to map. Our FOI data shows what that looks like.