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Chamber and committees

Question reference: S6W-39418

  • Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: 17 July 2025
  • Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025

Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the current average waiting time is for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment in each NHS board.


Answer

The Scottish Government does not hold this information centrally.

However, we acknowledge that work is needed to improve the quality of data on neurodevelopmental support and services, including a better understanding of current levels of need and the level of support people currently receive.

We are working with Health Boards and local authorities to improve our understanding of available data, and how this could be used to support improvements for adults, children and families.