Hailsham ADHD coach responds to groundbreaking government report

The report, published on 20th June 2025, confirms what many neurodivergent people have been experiencing for years: widespread underfunding, long wait times, and a system that often leaves individuals unsupported. Some NHS waiting times for ADHD assessment are now reaching eight years.

Nic Gray, an ADHD coach with lived experience, has broken down the 20+ page report into a clear and accessible summary to help the public, especially those affected, understand what it means.

“This report puts it in black and white,” said Gray. “ADHD is not just a health issue, it affects education, employment, and mental health. We urgently need needs-led support, not gatekeeping behind diagnosis waitlists.”

The report estimates that untreated ADHD is costing the UK £17 billion per year in lost productivity, health care, and justice-related costs. It recommends a major overhaul of ADHD services - including digitisation, early support without the need for diagnosis, and cross-sector collaboration.

Gray’s blog post — “ADHD Taskforce Report 2025: What You Actually Need to Know” — is now live at https://nicgray.co.ukwww.nicgray.co.uk, offering a plain-language overview of the most urgent points and what they mean for people on the ground.

“If you’re waiting, self-diagnosed, a parent, or trying to stay in work, this affects you,” she adds. “And this report gives us something to point to when demanding change.”

Nic Gray & Associates is a neurodivergent-led VA agency offering back office admin support, ADHD coaching, and inclusive community-building.