Adult ADHD Scottish Pathway Research:  A review of the current landscape of approaches to Adult ADHD care across health boards in Scotland

Joanne Boyle; Anna Whyte; Freyja Harris; Aarya Kunte; Charlotte Stoney

doi:10.17868/strath.00094188

Adult ADHD Scottish Pathway Research: A review of the current landscape of approaches to Adult ADHD care across health boards in Scotland

Joanne Boyle
, Anna Whyte
, Freyja Harris
, Aarya Kunte
, Charlotte Stoney

Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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Abstract

Scotland’s Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) was established in March 2022 to drive the development, evaluation, and adoption of digital technologies in support of mental health service transformation. Governed by a multi-sector programme board and supported by an advisory board, the cluster aligns cross sector collaboration with national priorities and digital research and innovation (R&I) opportunities. Scotland’s Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) provides cluster management on behalf of the Scottish Government. This report examines the current landscape of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) services across five NHS health boards in Scotland, highlighting systemic challenges, patient experiences, and emerging opportunities for service improvement and innovation.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Glasgow
Number of pages	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00094188
Publication status	Published - 10 Oct 2025
Externally published	Yes

Funding

DHI was established as a world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and the Glasgow School of Art and is part of the Scottish Funding Council’s Innovation Centre Programme. It is part-funded by Scottish Government.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

ADHD
patient experiences
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

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