ADHD Tools, Services and Support
Living with ADHD — diagnosed or not — can bring unique challenges, but also unique strengths. This page brings together trusted, evidence-informed resources to help you better understand ADHD and find support that suits your needs. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, reading materials, or guidance on what to do after a diagnosis, we’ve gathered links and recommendations to help you feel more informed, empowered, and supported.
Services
Access to Work is a UK Government grant designed to help individuals with various health and neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, remain successful at work. Awards could cover ADHD coaching, software, equipment, and more.
Do-It offers resources for workplaces on understanding neurodiversity
Books
Driven to Distraction, Ed Hallowell and John Ratey
Delivered from Distraction, Ed Hallowell and John Ratey
ADHD Explained, Ed Hallowell
Neurodiversity at Work, Theo Smith and Amanda Kirby
ADD-Friendly Ways to organise your life, K. Nadeau
Apps
Todoist or TickTick – ADHD-friendly task managers with reminders and visual lists
Forest or Focusmate – Tools to help with focus and reduce digital distractions
Trello – Visual project planner helpful for breaking tasks into manageable steps
Brain Focus – A simple Pomodoro timer app for structured work sessions
Podcasts
ADHD Adults Podcast – Informative and often humorous UK-based podcast with lived experience and professional insight
Hacking Your ADHD – Practical, short episodes focused on productivity and mental health
I Have ADHD – A supportive podcast by coach Kristen Carder, aimed at late-diagnosed adults