How gaps in education, work and welfare support can push neurodivergent people into homelessness 

 ADHD in the News 2026-06-11


Homelessness in the UK is reaching critical levels, with more than 380,000 people estimated to be without a home in England alone as of late 2025. There is also a growing recognition that neurodivergent people are over-represented among homeless populations. But much of this comes from anecdotal reports from service providers or localised research projects looking at specific neurodivergences like autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). So, our new research explored why this may be so. 

View Article: The Conversation, June 9, 2026




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