Self-Advocacy Toolkit
10 pages · Free PDF
This toolkit covers your rights across the NHS, benefits system, and workplace, with practical language and real examples you can use straight away.
You’ll get:
Ready-to-use example phrases for requesting adjustments from your employer
A plain-English breakdown of Access to Work and PIP, including what affects eligibility
What NHS Talking Therapies can and can’t offer for ADHD, and how to request an ADHD-aware therapist
How to use a Neurodiversity Passport and request reasonable adjustments from healthcare providers
A step-by-step guide to making an NHS complaint, from PALS through to the Ombudsman
Honest guidance on disclosing ADHD at work, including when not to, and how to ask for what you need without a diagnosis
Access to Work Guide
1 page · Free PDF
Everything you need to apply for government-funded workplace support
You’ll get:
What to expect from the assessment call and timeline
A clear eligibility check so you know before you apply
Exactly what information you need to have ready
The phone number and web link to apply
A breakdown of what Access to Work can fund (coaching, mentors, sensory aids, travel, mental health support, and more)
Right to Choose Guide
2 pages · Free PDF
How to use your NHS Right to Choose to get an ADHD assessment faster
You’ll get:
What to include to make the referral as straightforward as possible for your practice
How to find a clinic that accepts Right to Choose referrals in your area
The critical shared care question to check before you commit to any clinic
A template letter to send your GP requesting a Right to Choose referral
NHS Talking Therapies Guide
1 page · Free PDF
How to self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies in Berkshire and get the most out of it with ADHD.
You’ll get:
A practical tip for following up if you don’t hear back within two weeks
Three ways to self-refer, online, by phone, and by email with Berkshire-specific contact details
Exactly what to say when referring yourself to improve your chances of being matched with an ADHD-aware therapist
NHS Complaints Guide
4 pages · Free PDF
A step-by-step guide to making an effective NHS complaint
You’ll get:
Clear guidance on when and why to escalate beyond the initial complaint
An 8-step framework for writing a formal complaint letter, from subject line to evidence
Contact details for PALS, Healthwatch Berkshire, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, and your MP
A guide to using an AI tool to draft the letter for you (with a ready-to-copy example prompt)
Assessment Compass
5 pages · Free PDF
A practical guide to understanding how ADHD is diagnosed and how to prepare for your assessment, whether you’re just starting to explore or already on a waiting list.
You’ll get:
A short self-assessment to help you decide whether pursuing a diagnosis is the right step for you right now
A clear explanation of how ADHD is diagnosed, what assessors look for, and why there’s no single test
An overview of the three types of ADHD and the symptom threshold used for diagnosis
An honest picture of Berkshire-specific wait times and your options for getting seen sooner
What happens on assessment day, the questions you’ll be asked and the evidence you’ll need
Practical advice on gathering childhood evidence if school reports aren’t available, including what to ask family members to write
How to document the real-life impact of your symptoms in a way that gives assessors the full picture, not just a snapshot
Going Private Guide
2 pages · Free PDF
What you need to know before booking a private ADHD assessment
You’ll get:
How to protect yourself if things go wrong
The key differences between Right to Choose and paying privately
A checklist for choosing a reputable clinic
The shared care question to put in writing before you pay anything
Reading ADHD Group 