FOI reference: FOI-2024-2278

You asked

Please provide information on the correlation between ADHD and suicide when on the diagnostic waiting list.

We said

Thank you for your request.  

Unfortunately, we do not hold the information requested, as we do not collect data on waiting lists or diagnosis. You may be able to find the information you require from ADHD UK. Alternatively, you may be able to find the diagnosis information you require NHS England, NHS Wales, NHS National Services Scotland and the Department of Health for Northern Ireland. 

We do produce statistics on deaths that have been registered in England and Wales. These are taken from information provided from the birth or death certificate. If you wish to obtain information on the number of deaths due to suicide where attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was mentioned on the death certificate, this can be produced as a bepsoke output via our customer services. Please note these services are subject to legal frameworks, disclosure control, resources and agreements of costs in line with our charging policy.   

Please contact Health.Data@ons.gov.uk for more information.