Looking for ADHD support that’s actually useful?

This page brings together national resources, workplace help, free courses, local support (in Staffordshire), and other tools people with ADHD often find helpful.

It’s grouped into sections so you can browse easily and dip into whatever fits.

You don’t need to try everything — just take what’s helpful and come back to the rest if or when you need it.

National ADHD Resources

Find support and information from trusted ADHD organisations and services across the UK.

ADHD UK – Offers guidance, practical resources, and peer support for individuals with ADHD and their families.

CHADD – A US-based organisation providing tools and advice for parents, children, and professionals. Still useful for families in the UK.

NHS ADHD Information – Overview of ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, plus tips on living well with ADHD.

Workplace Support

Helping employees with ADHD — and the people who support them — build inclusive workplaces.

Access to Work Grant Scheme (ATW) – A U.K government scheme offering practical and financial support to help individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergent traits start, stay in, and thrive at work. Support may include coaching, assistive software, or equipment.

Focus and Productivity Support

Some people find that structured co-working sessions or digital accountability tools help with focus, motivation, or task initiation.

NUTRITION AND MENTAL ENERGY

Nutrition won’t fix ADHD—but for some people, eating differently can support focus, energy, or mood. These resources offer simple, ADHD-aware insights to help you explore what might work for you.

Nutrimind (Website & Newsletter) – US-based content sharing science-backed breakdowns and practical ideas for eating well with ADHD. Includes blog posts, newsletters, and tools for everyday energy and focus. Educational only – not a registered dietitian or medical professional.

DC Nutrition (Website) – UK-based nutritional therapist with a special interest in ADHD, gut health, and mental wellbeing. Shares ADHD-aware tips rooted in lived experience and clinical insight. Educational only – not medical advice.

Local Support (Staffordshire)

Free advice and guidance for individuals and families in Staffordshire navigating SEND.

Staffordshire SENDIASS – The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service. Offers free, confidential help to:

• Parents and carers of children and young people aged 0–25
• Young people with SEND
• Anyone seeking support with education, EHCPs, or local services

Podcasts and Videos for ADHDers

Hear from people with lived experience of ADHD — and pick up strategies, insight, and support along the way.

ADHD reWired (Podcast) – A podcast offering practical tips on productivity, emotional regulation, and building routines that work for you.

How to ADHD (YouTube Channel) – Jessica McCabe shares relatable videos on organisation, relationships, emotional regulation, and life with ADHD.

The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast – Focuses on supporting women with ADHD through honest conversations and accessible strategies.

The Nutritional Mental Health Podcast | Nutrimind (YouTube) – ADHD-informed content on nutrition, focus, and mood, created by a US-based health psychology graduate Annika Angelo. Educational only – not a medical professional.

Motherhood in ADHD (Podcast) – Support and insight for mothers navigating parenting and life with ADHD.

The ADHD Adults Podcast – A mix of science, humour, and real talk — hosted by professionals with ADHD.

Online Courses on ADHD

Learn more about ADHD in your own time — for free.

Understanding ADHD – OpenLearn (Open University)

Understanding ADHD – King’s College London (futrelearn.com)

A research-based course exploring ADHD in both children and adults — including how it may present differently in girls and women. Highly rated and widely recommended.

Financial Support

This page lists apps and digital tools that many neurodivergent people find helpful — for focus, planning, reading, writing, and more.

Everything’s grouped by theme to make browsing easier. Some tools might really click with your brain. Others might not, and that’s okay.

We’re not here to tell you what you should use. Just what’s out there, and how it might help.

Want to see how some of these tools work in real life?

Read our Article: Assistive Tech for ADHD – What Might Actually Help

Reading and Comprehension

Microsoft Immersive Reader – Turns text into speech and highlights words, making reading easier and improving comprehension.

Natural Reader – Free text-to-speech tool that reads text aloud, simplifying understanding and focus.

BeeLine Reader – Uses colour gradients to guide your eyes smoothly along the text, reducing eye strain.

Organisation and Task Management

Microsoft To-Do – A simple tool for organising tasks with satisfying feedback when tasks are completed.

Todoist – Straightforward task manager to help keep track of priorities with reminders.

Trello – A visual task organiser with boards and lists, ideal for breaking tasks into steps.

Focus and Productivity

Forest App – Encourages you to stay off your phone by “growing” a virtual tree while you work.

Cold Turkey – Blocks distracting sites for set times, creating space for focused work.

Writing and Communication

Grammarly – Checks grammar and clarity, ensuring your message is clear.

Google Docs Voice Typing – Lets you dictate instead of typing, perfect for capturing ideas quickly.

Note-taking and Mind Mapping

Google Keep – Simple note-taking with voice commands, colour-coded notes, and reminders.

MindMeister – A mind-mapping tool for visually organising ideas, great for brainstorming.

Saner.ai – AI-powered note-taking app designed for productivity. Includes a 50% discount for up to 3 months with code ADHDPIRATESSANERAI.

Remarkable 2 –  A digital notebook with an e-paper display that helps reduce distractions while note-taking and writing.

Scheduling and Meeting Management

Calendly – Simplifies scheduling by letting others book time directly with you.

Fathom.video – Automatically records, transcribes, and summarises your video meetings, highlighting key points and action items. Works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other major platforms.

This page brings together titles that many people with ADHD have found helpful — whether you’re learning the basics, exploring new strategies, or looking for something that speaks to your experience.

It’s grouped into sections to make browsing easier. Some books might really land. Others might not — and that’s okay.

You don’t have to read everything. Just start where you are, and take what feels useful.

Understanding ADHD

Books that explore what ADHD actually is — and how it really works beyond the stereotypes.

Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction

Builds on the original “Driven to Distraction” with updated science and strategies. Focuses on working with your brain, not against it — and how to thrive in day-to-day life.

ADHD: A Hunter in a Farmer’s World

Introduces the “hunter vs. farmer” theory — a different way to view ADHD traits as strengths, especially when seen through an evolutionary lens.

Thriving as an Adult with ADHD

Books focused on life after diagnosis — with practical advice for living well.

The Silent Struggle: Taking Charge of ADHD in Adults

Written for adults with ADHD, this one tackles emotional regulation, productivity, and making peace with your own pace.

Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD

Adult ADHD: How to Succeed as a Hunter in a Farmer’s World

ADHD in Family & Relationships

Books that explore how ADHD shows up in family life — and how to build better understanding and connection.

ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD in Later Life

Resources focused on ADHD beyond childhood or early adulthood.

Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD

A thoughtful look at how ADHD can affect older adults — with strategies tailored to later stages of life, identity, and wellbeing.

For the Newly Diagnosed

Gentle guides for people who’ve just found out they have ADHD — or who are starting to wonder.

The Year I Met My Brain: A Travel Companion for Adults Who Have Just Found Out They Have ADHD

A warm, honest companion for adults newly diagnosed with ADHD. Part reflection, part guidebook — and full of insight for making sense of the early stages.

Have a book you love that’s not listed here? Let us know — we’re always adding new titles.