Guides and Articles
The detail behind the navigator.
Each article goes deeper on a specific question. Written for neurodivergent people, in language that respects your time and your brain.
Right to Choose
My child was diagnosed with ADHD and now I think I have it too
Many parents recognise ADHD in themselves after their child is diagnosed. Here is what that experience looks like, why it happens, and what to do next.
How to get an ADHD diagnosis as an adult in the UK
A clear guide to the adult ADHD diagnosis pathway in the UK. NHS referral, Right to Choose, private assessment, and what to expect at each stage.
What to do if your GP refuses a Right to Choose referral
Your GP cannot legally refuse a Right to Choose referral for ADHD assessment. Here is what to do if they try, including template letters and escalation steps.
ADHD medication: what to expect during titration
A practical guide to ADHD medication titration in the UK. What the common medications are, how titration works, side effects, and what to track.
Late diagnosis ADHD at 40: what happens next
You have been diagnosed with ADHD in your 30s or 40s. Here is what the aftermath looks like and what to do about it.
PIP
How to apply for PIP with ADHD or autism in the UK
Step-by-step guide to applying for PIP if you have ADHD or autism. Covers eligibility, the PIP2 form, evidence, and what the DWP looks for.
PIP daily living activities: what the DWP is actually assessing
A plain-language breakdown of the 10 PIP daily living activities, how they are scored, and what the DWP is really looking for.
PIP descriptors for ADHD: which ones apply and how to evidence them
Which PIP descriptors are most relevant to ADHD, how to describe executive function difficulties, and what evidence to provide.
Preparing for a PIP assessment with ADHD: what to expect
What happens at a PIP assessment, how to prepare if you have ADHD, and how to avoid common mistakes that cost you points.
PIP mandatory reconsideration and appeal: what to do if you are refused
How to challenge a PIP decision through mandatory reconsideration and tribunal appeal. Deadlines, evidence, and success rates.
Access to Work
What is Access to Work and how does it help with ADHD?
Access to Work is a UK government grant for workplace support. Find out how it funds ADHD coaching, assistive tech and more.
How to apply for Access to Work: step by step
A plain-language, step-by-step guide to applying for Access to Work in the UK. Written for neurodivergent applicants.
Access to Work for ADHD coaching: what is funded and how it works
How Access to Work funds ADHD coaching in the UK. What is covered, how many sessions you get and how to make the most of it.
Access to Work assessment: what happens and how to prepare
What to expect from an Access to Work assessment. How to prepare, what questions they ask and how to get the right support.