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Recent headlines have highlighted a significant rise in referrals for ADHD and autism assessments across the UK. The Government's interim review into neurodevelopmental conditions suggests that increasing awareness, alongside the need for a formal diagnosis to access support, is contributing to growing demand. As clinicians who assess children, young people and adults for ADHD and autism, this is something we see every day. Behind every referral is an individual or family loo

With ITV reopening its Disabled Writers in Development programme this week, it’s clear the media industry is continuing to move in the right direction. But creating opportunity is only one part of the story. Programmes like this are important. They open doors that have historically been closed, offering access, visibility, and a route into an industry that can often feel difficult to navigate — particularly for Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals. But access alone

My son is six, and he has ADHD. Over the Easter holidays I thought I'd treat him to a quad biking experience. By the time we had finally gotten out of the house (no small feat), we excitedly made the journey to the centre. Now, the instructor didn't seem to particularly like children which was not a great start, but he also did not know how to engage my little boy. There were several kids there including another boy the same size as my lad. The instructor gave them a brief ov

See doctor Hollie Hearfields on the Mothers in Medicine podcast about the challenges with breast feeding at work. Click link here

Returning to clinical practice after an extended break can be daunting, with many doctors experiencing a drop in confidence and concerns...

Hear Dr Hollie Hearfield on BBC radio as she talks about the struggles neurodiverse people can suffer from as they enter the madness of the Christmas period. You can hear her radio interview by clicking here The article about neurodiversity at Christmas can also be viewed here on the BBC website.

Dr Asha Mashru was invited to the Nottingham Peoples assembly to discuss the current mental health crisis impacting the UK. You can read...

Anecdotally, NHS staff feel unsupported in breastfeeding when returning to work from maternity leave. The NHS provides clear guidance to...

Hollie and Jennie discuss the challenges of NHS doctors and breast feeding in a BMJ blog in 2018. Click on the link here

Doctor Hollie is interviewed by Ingrid Torjesen in a BMJ article about her experience of breast feeding in the NHS. You can see the...

See Dr Hollie Hearfields published book available here