NHS Mid and South Essex ADHD Medication Update
May 20, 2025
UPDATE ON ADHD PRESCRIBING AND MONITORING IN MID AND SOUTH ESSEX
NHS Mid and South Essex have issued and update for young people, parents and carers, and those that support with arrangements for the prescribing and monitoring of ADHD medications for children and young people up to 18 years of age in Mid and South Essex.
Transitions in Education
Education, Health, and Care Plan's
The NNPCF together with other Stakeholders attended a Roundtable meeting this week with Minister McKinnel, the Minister of Education which focused on Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND). The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the ongoing speculation surrounding SEND and Inclusive Education. The Minister shared insights into the government’s direction and engaged with key stakeholders. Read more about the meeting.
SSIF are members of the National Network of Parent Carers (NNPCF). The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the government plans to abolish NHS England and bring it into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the government believe that this will remove a layer of bureaucracy and will eliminate duplication between DHSE and NHSE. NNPCF have delivered a statement in response to the announcement confirming what work they intend to do to represent the voices of ParentCarers and children and young people with SEND. Read both the press release and the NNPCF statement.
