Four in Five Adults with ADHD Receive No Workplace Adjustments

Data from the Owl Centre, covering 1,934 adult ADHD assessments between October 2024 and September 2025, reveals that 55% reported employment difficulties. More concerningly, four in five adults diagnosed with ADHD received no workplace adjustments.

ADHD is recognised as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 when it has a substantial and long-term impact. Yet many employers fail to convert diagnosis into practical support, structured adjustment processes, or documented inclusion strategies.

Common barriers include executive functioning challenges, sensory overload, communication differences, and time management difficulties. Without formal workplace adjustment systems, employees often rely on informal accommodations that are inconsistent and undocumented.

The data reflects a persistent implementation gap between clinical assessment and organisational response. Diagnosis alone does not guarantee reasonable adjustments. Employers require clear infrastructure to manage requests, track implementation, and evidence compliance.

The risk is not theoretical. It affects retention, productivity, and legal exposure.