City of London Police has become the first force in the UK to screen people being held in custody for undiagnosed ADHD.
City of London Police is piloting the screening schemeAt least 50% of prisoners could have some form of neurodivergence, a 2021 report by a watchdog foundCity of London Police has become the first force in the UK to screen people being held in custody for undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder .It is working with therapist Sarah Templeton, from charity ADHD Liberty, who has worked in four English prisons.
In 2021, Dame Sally Coates’ report for the prison watchdog HMIP suggested at least 50% of prisoners could have some form of neurodivergence."A mental health nurse I have spoken to, who has worked in prisons for 20 years, puts the rate of ADHD at 85%. It shows how serious the problem is." She has created a checklist for officers to use, which will see urgent cases being fast-tracked to the NHS for an adult ADHD assessment.
Det Ch Insp Anna Rice said the pilot would "identify undiagnosed ADHD among detainees, supporting them and ensuring they are processed fairly".
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