Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 6 August 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to publish national service standards for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment, treatment and support.
The Scottish Government does not currently have any plans to publish national service standards for ADHD assessment, treatment and support.
The National Neurodevelopmental Specification: Principles and Standards of Care for Children and Young People sets out the seven standards for all services to support children and young people with neurodevelopmental support needs, including ADHD.
The Specification takes a needs-based approach to providing neurodevelopmental support. It is underpinned by principles of GIRFEC and intended to be delivered by all children’s services partners through a multi-agency approach.