by Robert Walmsley | Sep 1, 2026 | Articles
For some adults with ADHD, there can be a quiet sense of not being enough. Not smart enough, not organised enough, not consistent enough. Those feelings may have been shaped over years by setbacks, misunderstanding, criticism or simply noticing a repeated gap between...
by Robert Walmsley | Aug 9, 2026 | Articles
I have been thinking recently about why “getting things done” can become so complicated for people with ADHD. I first noticed the pattern in myself, then began recognising versions of it in friends and in conversations through ADHD Pirates. Someone who has been out of...
by Robert Walmsley | Jul 2, 2026 | Articles
This guide was created by ADHD Pirates CIC in collaboration with Chris Barlow from Remtek Workplace. Chris’s experience supporting students with assistive technology helped shape the guide, which ADHD Pirates CIC has edited into plain English. Starting...
by Robert Walmsley | Jun 8, 2026 | Articles
One of the most common questions raised in ADHD peer support groups is surprisingly simple: Why can I do something one day and not the next? Many people with ADHD describe caring deeply about something, wanting to do it, and fully intending to act. Yet somehow the...
by Robert Walmsley | May 4, 2026 | Articles
Many of us with ADHD can find ourselves either pushing relentlessly or stuck on everyday tasks and decisions. Often, both are part of the same pattern. Trying to stay organised and on top of everything can gradually turn into something else. More systems. More effort....
by Robert Walmsley | Apr 1, 2026 | Articles
We’re pleased to share this piece from Jamie Gordon, a neurodiversity advocate, workshop facilitator and Employment Advisor within NHS Talking Therapies. Alongside founding the Reading ADHD Group, Jamie has spent years working across hospitality, retail and...
