Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Summary

The advice in the NICE guideline covers:

• the care, treatment and support that children, young people and adults with ADHD should be offered
• how families and carers can support people with ADHD.

It does not specifically look at:

• the treatment of children younger than 3 years
• the treatment of conditions other than ADHD.

Documents

For healthcare professionals

• CG72 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): NICE guideline
• CG72 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): NICE guideline (MS Word format)
• CG72 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): full guideline
• CG72 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): full guideline: appendices
• CG72 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): quick reference guide

For patients, carers and the public

• CG72 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): understanding NICE guidance
• CG72 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format)

Background information

• NICE guidelines are set to improve care and management of children, young people and adults with ADHD

Implementing this guidance

Any further information NICE has produced to help the NHS implement this guideline locally is linked to below:

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): costing report
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): costing template
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): slide set