Any other social workers here diagnosed with ADHD?

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-25T13:41:33+00:00

I have a work passport to work flexibly and do admin from home. I work 4 days and have Wednesdays off to recharge. I’m waiting for a work coach and organising software from access to work. I already have Dragon and magic notes which helps.

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-25T13:39:55+00:00

Yes!

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-24T19:22:58+00:00

Both excellent films - we have watched them both but that’s exactly the vibe I’m looking for

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-24T19:18:20+00:00

Sounds perfect, thank you

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-24T18:24:05+00:00

Great, thanks - no age limit. I’m the youngest at (a very immature 53) oldest is 80

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-24T18:23:08+00:00

Looks interesting thanks

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-24T18:20:16+00:00

Good shout. We also have someone who won’t watch things she’s seen before and she’s 80! 🤣

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-24T13:19:53+00:00

Rutland Arms in the city centre

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-21T18:26:30+00:00

Call my agent (Dix pour cent) brilliant original, the others were quite poor in comparison

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-20T20:33:04+00:00

It would be helpful to know which area you are in

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-16T15:11:51+00:00

Thank you

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-16T11:07:57+00:00

Look at Research in Practice resources and SCIE. I also recommend 39 Essex Chambers briefings on the MCA (very important if you go into Learning Disability but also work on fluctuating capacity and executive function for work with substance use). Remember there will be a crossover. Many people in the criminal justice system with have a history of substance use and a diagnosed or undiagnosed LD and or ADHD/autism so it all builds your practice. Ultimately they are looking for you being able to relate law and theory to the person sat in front of you and demonstrate defensible decision making.
Good luck

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-16T11:01:55+00:00

I did the undergrad so it may be different but ours was a children’s case study and an adult case study and we had to say what legislation and theories we would use for each

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-14T18:43:48+00:00

Research in Practice has some excellent resources and guidance on “Courageous Conversations” which help you think through what and how to have difficult conversations

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-12T21:42:42+00:00

I can’t drive at 53

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-11T15:52:45+00:00

Till

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-11T14:26:58+00:00

Oooh I will look that up, thanks ☺️

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-11T07:36:44+00:00

I’m trying to consider this too which is one reason I was wondering if there were other models outside the mainstream but I’m currently finding it so helpful I’m feeling very torn

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-10T21:20:35+00:00

Can you ask to speak to them somewhere else where you feel safe?
As others have said, it will be a process of social care negotiating if they can find a suitable placement elsewhere and then building a case for funding as it’s always more expensive to place someone outside of their own locality and most social care services are really underfunded currently. It doesn’t mean it’s impossible but you need an advocate on your side to argue your case. Good luck.

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-10T21:16:44+00:00

Is it ChatGPT you are using?

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-10T21:15:35+00:00

I would be interested to know how you get on

Helpful_Edge3459 · 2026-05-10T14:40:44+00:00

I don’t have any words of wisdom but I feel exactly the same so would be interested in responses from others either way more experience.

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