Welcome to ADHD Space

I’m John Bulwich, founder of ADHD Space, and I deliver powerful keynote experiences across the UK that bring the realities of ADHD to life—through lived experience, evidence-based insight, and practical strategies that professionals can use immediately.

My work is driven by a simple mission: to deepen understanding, challenge assumptions, and equip organisations, clinicians, educators, and support teams with the knowledge and tools needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with ADHD.

Through engaging, relatable, and research-informed presentations, I help audiences gain a clearer picture of what ADHD looks like in the real world—beyond the textbook—highlighting its impact on daily functioning, relationships, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.

My keynote sessions explore the most critical and emerging topics in ADHD practice, including:

Developing a comprehensive understanding of ADHD, from assessment and diagnosis through to evidence-based treatment approaches.

Developing a comprehensive understanding of ADHD, from assessment and diagnosis through to evidence-based treatment approaches.

Developing a comprehensive understanding of ADHD, from assessment and diagnosis through to evidence-based treatment approaches.

Understanding the relationship between ADHD and addiction, including key risk factors, clinical challenges, and effective intervention strategies.

Understanding the relationship between ADHD and addiction, including key risk factors, clinical challenges, and effective intervention strategies.

Understanding the relationship between ADHD and addiction, including key risk factors, clinical challenges, and effective intervention strategies.

Supporting young people through the vital transition from adolescence to adulthood, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate support systems.

Supporting young people through the vital transition from adolescence to adulthood, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate support systems.

Supporting young people through the vital transition from adolescence to adulthood, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate support systems.

Addressing sleep difficulties in young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, with a focus on practical, actionable strategies that professionals can implement in real-world settings.

Addressing sleep difficulties in young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, with a focus on practical, actionable strategies that professionals can implement in real-world settings.

Addressing sleep difficulties in young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, with a focus on practical, actionable strategies that professionals can implement in real-world settings.

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The Reality of ADHD in the UK Today

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the UK — yet understanding, diagnosis, and access to support continue to lag behind demand.

As of February 2026, an estimated 2.5 million people in England are believed to be living with ADHD, based on prevalence rates of around 3–5% of the population. This figure includes a significant number of individuals who remain undiagnosed or unsupported.

Despite the scale of need, formal diagnosis rates remain much lower. Research suggests that only around one in nine people with ADHD in the UK have an official record of diagnosis, highlighting a substantial gap between those experiencing symptoms and those receiving recognised care.

Demand for services is rising rapidly. Current estimates indicate that between 550,000 and 700,000 people are currently waiting for an ADHD assessment, with many individuals facing long delays before receiving diagnosis and appropriate support.

These figures point to a clear reality:
ADHD is not rare — access to timely understanding and support is the challenge.

At ADHD Space, our work focuses on helping professionals, organisations, and services respond to this growing need with greater confidence, insight, and practical strategies that make a real difference in people’s lives.

The Reality of ADHD in the UK Today

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the UK — yet understanding, diagnosis, and access to support continue to lag behind demand.

As of February 2026, an estimated 2.5 million people in England are believed to be living with ADHD, based on prevalence rates of around 3–5% of the population. This figure includes a significant number of individuals who remain undiagnosed or unsupported.

Despite the scale of need, formal diagnosis rates remain much lower. Research suggests that only around one in nine people with ADHD in the UK have an official record of diagnosis, highlighting a substantial gap between those experiencing symptoms and those receiving recognised care.

Demand for services is rising rapidly. Current estimates indicate that between 550,000 and 700,000 people are currently waiting for an ADHD assessment, with many individuals facing long delays before receiving diagnosis and appropriate support.

These figures point to a clear reality:
ADHD is not rare — access to timely understanding and support is the challenge.

At ADHD Space, our work focuses on helping professionals, organisations, and services respond to this growing need with greater confidence, insight, and practical strategies that make a real difference in people’s lives.


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