A postal questionnaire survey of senior clinical psychologists, child
psychiatrists and community paediatricians in the Trent region (85%
response) revealed that a total of 826 new ADHD cases were seen over the
index period, 1997–1998. Approximately a third of these were adolescents.
Wide variations in individuals' clinical caseloads, both within and between
professional groups, were revealed. No respondent could identify any local
formal transitional arrangements or adult services for older ADHD cases.
This would suggest that there is a pressing need to establish such services
for patients with ADHD irrespective of their age.
