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ADHD support for you and your family

Find practical help while you wait, understand screening and connect with our charity. Created in loving memory of Matthew Lock.

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Practical help while you wait.

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In loving memory of our son, Matthew

Photo of Matthew Lock

Matthew Lock

Presenter / Influencer / Town Councillor

12th July 2004 - 8th September 2023

Matthew was more than a wonderful, kind son; he was a shining light in his community. Matthew’s passion, dedication, and boundless energy made him a true influencer and a much-loved TV personality as well. His unwavering commitment to making his local community a better place continues to inspire.

Losing our only son, Matthew, so suddenly is still unimaginable to us now.  The pain we carry every day will never go away. We miss him every second of every day and night. Now, with hindsight, we only wish we had understood and had the knowledge we have now about ADHD and its comorbidities. Then, perhaps Matthew would still be here. As Matthew’s Mum and Dad, we now need to do everything in our power to prevent this from happening to others. We have to raise awareness of the impact that ADHD can have if left untreated and misunderstood.

In honour of Matthew, we are dedicated to building a charity that focuses on education and raising awareness about ADHD. We are also committed to highlighting the links between ADHD, addiction, and suicide when the condition is not correctly understood or managed.

Our mission

We help individuals and families understand ADHD, find practical support and explore appropriate screening. Our information and Waiting Well guides are available without booking a screening. We also campaign for earlier recognition and timely, effective care, carrying forward Matthew’s legacy of caring for others.

Matthew’s Law: care before crisis. Our campaign calls for a clearer route from first concerns to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Read the proposal and ways to support it.

Risk and support

Mental health risks vary for each person. ADHD does not determine anyone’s future.

ADHD and addiction can occur together. Compassionate, professional support is available.

If you cannot keep yourself safe, call 999 or go to A&E. For someone to talk to, call Samaritans free on 116 123, day or night.

Our testimonials:

"Fantastic charity serving the community & beyond with life-changing help and support, overseen by truly some of the loveliest people who have themselves experienced loss at its absolute worst."

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