Debate contribution: ADHD Services: Commissioning and Implementation

Debate contribution by Mr Colin McGrath on 2 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Colin McGrath
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 2 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: ADHD Services: Commissioning and Implementation
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5432959

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Thousands of people in our communities are unable to access a diagnosis; they are unable to access treatment for ADHD; their education journey is being impacted on by the cuts that are being delivered; and we do not have a single penny ring-fenced to try to help them. What is your message to those families?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2111/22-27.

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