Outreach and media

Activities, podcasts and media contributions

ADHD Taskforce

Blandine is a contributing member of the NHS England Independent ADHD Taskforce, supporting the development of national recommendations to improve the accessibility, quality and efficiency of ADHD services across health, education and wider public sectors. Drawing on her programme of NIHR-funded research in digital mental health and ADHD pathways at the University of Nottingham, she supported the report development through empirical evidence helping to translate research findings into practical policy solutions for system-wide service transformation at a national level. The published ADHD Taskforce reports can be accessed by clicking the buttons below:

Support Group

Blandine runs a local support group for parents of children with neurodiversity. With over 30 families attending regularly, the monthly meeting aims to support parents through the difficult times their families might experience.

Parenting Special Children

Blandine has also been working for a Berkshire charity Parenting Special Children for 10 years and is an ongoing advisory board member.

Media

Institute for Policy and Engagement Annual Awards

Rising Star Award

Award to recognise work with the Nottingham Neurodiversity Network (NNN)

Dr Blandine French

Blog lived experience

How an ADHD diagnosis caused a change of career.

Dr Blandine French on BBC Breakfast with Dr David Daley

BBC Breakfast

With David Daley on BBC Breakfast to discuss ADHD.

Dr Blandine French Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Contribution to Daily Mail article on the diagnosis of ADHD in adults.