ADHD- The Big Debate

Challenging the System, Changing the Service

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Location: Mary Ward House, 7 Tavistock Place, London, England, WC1H 9SN, United Kingdom

Date: Tuesday, October 14th 2025
Time: 9:00- 17:00
In-person attendance only

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ADHD: the Big Debate is a national conference bringing together NHS leaders, commissioners, clinicians, and service innovators to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in ADHD care.

With live panel discussions, practical breakout sessions, and real examples from across the system, this is a space for open, solution focused dialogue.

By breaking down silos and aligning perspectives, the event aims to support the development of more joined up, sustainable services, ultimately improving outcomes for patients and delivering care that works.

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Agenda – 14th October (Mary Ward House)

09:00 – 09:45	Welcome & Refreshments (Poster Showcase) Delegate check-in, informal networking, and Poster displays
09:45 – 10:00	Opening Remarks Welcome and overview of the day	Dr Peter Mason
10:00 – 10:15	Framing the Challenge: Why ADHD Services Must Evolve What’s not working, and what this event is here to solve	Mark Dyson
	Broadening the Clinical Lens: Who Can Deliver ADHD Care
10.15 – 10.35	Unlocking Primary Care Potential in ADHD	Dr Lucy Clement
10.35 – 10.55	Non-Medical Prescribers at the Heart of ADHD Care	Jackie Dziewanowska
10.55 – 11.00	Pharmacy-Led Solutions in ADHD Care	Shilpa Patel
11:15 - 11:30	Morning Break (Poster Showcase continues)
11:30 – 12:30	Live Panel Discussion Opportunity for delegates to pose questions to the expert panel and debate the key issues in ADHD care	All
12:30 - 13:30	Networking Lunch (Poster Showcase) Explore service examples, meet fellow changemakers
13:30 – 14:00	Commissioner & Provider in discussion: A Shared Reality Lifting the lid on system dynamics and building shared purpose	Dr Lucy Clement & Mark Dyson
Delegate split into three breakout groups, with speakers rotating between all groups
1. Tackling Shared Care – Building Confidence and Collaboration in Primary Care Barriers, incentives, and steps to engage GPs and NMPs 2. Is there an Ideal patient Pathway? Exploring Models of Care A snapshot of current models, highlighting practical solutions and ideas to enhance ADHD pathways 3. Provider & Commissioner Collaboration – Getting it Right The challenges, The expectations, and how to unlock system change		Dr Rhiannon England & Dr Peter Mason Dr Sarah Micheals & Ameek Bhogal Dr Khurram Sadiq & Dr Lucy Clement
14:05 – 14:50	Breakout 1
14:55 – 15:40	Breakout 2
15:45 – 16:30	Breakout 3
16:30 – 17:00	Final Reflections: What Happens Next?	All

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