
Jersey Health Minister Rejects ADHD Hub Proposal
Jersey's Health Minister, Tom Binet, has rejected a proposal for a dedicated ADHD hub, despite recommendations from a scrutiny panel aimed at reducing long waiting times for diagnosis and treatment. The waiting list has now grown to 924 people, with adults facing an average wait of 3.5 years.
The proposed hub would have provided specialist support and medication distribution, but Binet cited financial constraints, staffing shortages, and limited drug availability as reasons for the decision. However, he did accept six of the panel’s ten recommendations, including further exploration of training GPs to prescribe ADHD medication.
Currently, only one part-time specialist consultant can diagnose and prescribe ADHD medication in Jersey. A single GP service has expressed interest in a new "Shared Care Pathway" that could ease pressure on the system.
ADHD Jersey has urged the Minister to reconsider, emphasising the need for better support services. Meanwhile, the scrutiny panel is seeking further clarification on the government's response.