Petitions/Fund new university routes & support for disadvantaged mature students with ADHD
StatusOngoing
Opened1 Sept 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Fund the creation of new, accessible pathways for adults from disadvantaged backgrounds who were diagnosed with ADHD or similar conditions later in life, including alternative entry routes and financial support, particularly for mature students pursuing essential professions such as dentistry.

Many adults grow up with trauma, alcoholic or absent parents, and little educational support. They are then diagnosed with ADHD later in life and may leave school with grades that do not reflect their ability. We ask the Government to fund the creation of new university pathways, alternative entry routes, and support for disadvantaged adults with late diagnoses. We believe childhood trauma and undiagnosed conditions should not prevent someone from reaching their potential.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Dan Jarvis
1Dan Jarvis MP
Barnsley North
3
Sarah Smith
2Sarah Smith MP
Hyndburn
2
Christian Wakeford
3Christian Wakeford MP
Bury South
1
Sir Christopher Chope
4Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Baggy Shanker
5Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Danny Kruger
6Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Mrs Elsie Blundell
7Mrs Elsie Blundell MP
Heywood and Middleton North
1
Steve Yemm
8Steve Yemm MP
Mansfield
1
Jon Trickett
9Jon Trickett MP
Normanton and Hemsworth
1
Chris Law
10Chris Law MP
Dundee Central
1
Fund new university routes & support for disadvantaged mature students with ADHD — Petitions