§ Charles HendryTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of young offenders has been diagnosed as suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the last five years. [157478]
§ Paul GogginsWe do not have this information at national level but a number of steps are being taken to understand and provide access to treatment for this condition. Research on prevalence and effective practice is being conducted at six sites: youth offending teams have health workers who assess and make referrals, with the support of a specialist mental health screening tool; the Youth Justice Board has issued guidance on mental health practice and is developing training for Youth Offending Teams. The Youth Justice Board, Department of Health and Prison Service are working jointly on improving access to health services within the youth justice system.