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Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, with Ryan Swain as he goes on the 'You, Me & ADHD' tour and campaign, which has visited schools across the country. Photo credit: Ryan and Samantha Swain / SWNS.

Malton man calls for mandatory ADHD education in schools

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Ryan Swain, ADHD advocate will visit Scarborough to raise awareness of the condition

ADHD advocate to visit Scarborough in awareness campaign

The programme has been developed for both professional and public audiences.

Council’s programme of events for Safeguarding Week 2026

Ryan Swain has been invited to attend this year’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, hosted by His Majesty King Charles III.

Malton man invited to Royal Garden Party for his work spreading ADHD awareness

You, Me & ADHD by Ryan Swain

Ryan Swain brings hit “You, Me & ADHD” talk to Ryedale Special Families next wee...

Symptoms of ADHD usually start before the age of 12.

Eight signs and symptoms of ADHD in children parents should know about

Michaela Ogilvie with her dog, Bambi. Image: Richard Ponter

Scarborough woman speaks out about what it's really like to share content online

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

Lauren pictured unmasking as part of BACP ADHD campaign

New campaign spotlights masking and the power of therapy amid rise in ADHD diagn...

There are over 3 million posts about ADHD on TikTok. (Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels)

The real symptoms of ADHD and how to spot 'misleading' content
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Nathaniel Briggs and Lead Driver Manager Steve Whitehead

TPE delights twelve-year-old train fanatic with a cab ride to Scarborough

Scarborough Council. Picture: Anttoni Numminen

Councillors to decide on Filey ice cream parlour’s alcohol licence plan

Sam Thompson arrives at the TikTok London office for a screening of Inside Out 2 ahead of its release in cinemas on June 14

Sam Thompson opens up on his battles with anxiety and ADHD

Finley Bollen, six, dresses in an officer's hat and outfit everyday - keeping his town and its people safe on the roads.

Watch: Meet the police-obsessed youngster keeping the streets safe

Ryan Swain

Malton campaigner nominated for National Diversity Award

Lindey O'Neill is offering to sing in local care homes in and around Scarborough

The singer offering to sing on care homes for free - because it's good for her

Proving that age is no barrier to achieving career ambitions or personal growth are two students who have shared their “life-changing” experiences of returning to the classroom.

Adult learner from Scarborough shares experience of returning to education

A musical exploring the highs and lows of having ADHD is embarking on a national tour this autumn including a stop at the Stephen Joseph Theatre

Musical exploring ADHD on way to Scarborough

Katie Price reveals ADHD diagnosis & says her ‘brain is wired differently

‘My brain is wired differently’ - Katie Price reveals health diagnosis

North Yorkshire’s scrutiny of health committee heard there were 377 children currently waiting for an autism spectrum disorder assessment

Children in North Yorkshire face a two-year wait for autism and ADHD assessments

James Hines.

Whitby man overcomes mental health struggles to become professional photographer

Army Major Chris Brannigan, 40, is raising money to fund research into Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), a rare genetic condition his eight-year-old daughter Hasti was born with (Photo: JustGiving)

A soldier completed a 700 mile trek barefoot to raise money for CdLS - but what ...

Warning to parents as bizarre new Tik Tok trend sees kids drink nothing but food...

Rachel Hurst with her son Leo, six.

Scarborough boy's fight to get ADHD diagnosis he so desperately needs

It’s inevitable that some travellers need to take medication on holiday, but did you know there are rules about what medication you can and can’t take abroad? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the common medications you may be banned from taking into some countri...

Specialist mental health care provider The Retreat is set to take on autism assessments for childrenand young people in Scarborough and Ryedale.

Specialist health care provider to take on autism assessment for children in Sca...

Jo Parrott and her 11-year-old son Rhys Mallinson.

Scarborough mum's happiness at doctors' U-turn decision to fund son's life-chang...
A boy who suffers from a rare genetic disorder will be able to continue taking his life-changing medication following an unexpected change of heart by health chiefs.
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Rhys Mallinson and Mum Jo Parrott relaxing at home in Scarborough. 1837112a

Scarborough mum's appeal for life-saving drug

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Holidaymakers have been warned to check before they travel with medicines

Ryan Swain.

Stand-up comedian could land two Yorkshire awards

Ryan Swain

The Yorkshire comedian bringing humour to ADHD

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