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Share & Care

A local peer-support group for parents and people aged 16 and over affected by ADHD. Share experiences, listen and learn from others.

Next session: The next Share & Care date has not yet been announced.
Check our events page for confirmed dates and booking details, or contact us to ask about the next session.

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Urgent help

If you are becoming overwhelmed, here are some contacts to talk to:

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Call 111

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Do I need a diagnosis?

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You can use the free Waiting Well resources without a diagnosis. Attendance arrangements for the next Share & Care session are still to be confirmed.

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If you do not have a diagnosis, contact us before booking so we can confirm that the session is suitable for you.

Ask about attending

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Who is it for?

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Share & Care is for parents and people aged 16 and over affected by ADHD.

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If you are attending as a partner or supporter, or asking about a younger child, please contact us first. Check the next event listing for any session-specific arrangements.

Check who can attend

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Online or in person?

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Our recent sessions have taken place in person in Maghull. The next venue or online joining arrangements have not yet been announced.

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Check the confirmed event listing before making travel plans. Contact us about access needs or anything that would help you attend.

View event details

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What does it cost?

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The price for the next Share & Care session has not yet been confirmed. Previous sessions have charged for general admission.

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Check the event listing for the price before booking. The essential Waiting Well guides and worksheets are free to read and print.

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Will I have to speak?

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Share & Care includes discussion, sharing experiences and listening to others. The participation arrangements for the next session are still to be confirmed.

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If you would prefer to listen, or want to know how the discussion works, contact us before attending.

Ask what to expect

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Can I bring someone?

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Arrangements for bringing a friend, family member or supporter need to be checked for each session.

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Contact us before booking or bringing someone so we can confirm suitability, available places and whether they need their own ticket.

Ask about a supporter

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Who runs the group?

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The charity's local Share & Care groups are run by Christine (Chris) Lock, Founder and Chief Operating Officer.

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You can read more about Chris on our trustees page. Contact us if you would like to know who will be at a particular session.

Meet the charity team

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How do I join?

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The next date is awaiting announcement. Our events page will show confirmed sessions and booking details when available.

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If no Share & Care session is listed, contact us to ask about the next one. Check the date, price, location and availability before booking.

Find a confirmed session

About this page and urgent help

Session information checked against the charity's live event records, trustees page and contact page on 14 November 2026.

Prepared for Matthew Lock ADHD Charity. Draft content: AI-assisted. Charity reviewer: pending sign-off. Next-session details and attendance arrangements: awaiting charity confirmation.

Urgent help: call 999 if someone's life is at risk or you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe. Samaritans: 116 123, free, day or night. For other urgent routes across the UK, use the site's Urgent help page.

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References and resources

Hallowell, E.M., & Ratey, J. J. (1994). Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder. Anchor Books.

Resource topic:

​Understanding ADHD

Barkley, R.A. (2020). Taking Charge of Adult ADHD (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.

Resource topic:

Understanding ADHD

Dodson, W. (2021). “What You Need to Know About the ADHD Brain.” ADDitude Magazine.

Resource topic:

​Understanding ADHD

Brown, T.E. (2013). A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Function Impairments. Routledge.

Resource topic:

Tracking Symptoms and Executive Function

Dawson, P., & Guare, R. (2016). Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach. The Guilford Press.

Resource topic:

Tracking Symptoms and Executive Function

Solanto, M.V. (2011). Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Dysfunction. The Guilford Press.

Resource topic:

​Routines and ADHD-Friendly Systems

Sarkis, S.M. (2017). Natural Relief for Adult ADHD: Complementary Strategies for Increasing Focus, Attention, and Motivation. New Harbinger Publications.

Resource topic:

Routines and ADHD-Friendly Systems

ADDitude Magazine:

“25 Great Mobile Apps for ADHD Minds”

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Tools and Hacks

YouTube: How to ADHD

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​Tools and Hacks

Porges, S.W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation. Norton.

Resource topic:

Regulation Techniques

Fisher, J. (2017). Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Internal Self-Alienation. Routledge.

Resource topic:

Regulation Techniques

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Resource topic:

​Community and Support

ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)

Resource topic:

Community and Support

Neff, K.D. (2011). Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. William Morrow.

Resource topic:

Self-Compassion and Mental Health

Ramsay, J.R., & Rostain, A. L. (2015). The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out. Routledge

Resource topic:

​Self-Compassion and Mental Health

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