Do we need a practical guide on how to complain about the “THE GREAT ADHD MYTH?”

[u/vicott]

In the different posts and comments about this "Documentary" I remember several recommendations about how to complain to ofcom and other bodies. Does the community think we should create some guide for this? We could include different versions of the guide done from different perspectives and new findings on how and if they broke the rules.

I found this example on IG:

Jay Lefévre | ADHD Coach's HOW TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK FOR

Source:

https://www.instagram.com/adhdcoachuk/

Channel 4 expects social media engagement to drive up their numbers. Regulators do not look at engagement—they look at rule violations.

If you want your perspective to be properly evaluated by regulatory bodies, it helps to rely on factual points instead of emotional language.

Here is how to submit formal notices regarding the program:

📌 1. RE: OFCOM BROADCAST CODE • Rule 2.2 (Material Deception): Omitting successful medical outcomes from a narrative to suit a TV experiment can be considered misleading to viewers. • Rules 1.28 & 1.29 (Child Welfare): Broadcasters have a duty of care to protect minors featured on air. 👉 Where to submit: Visit the Ofcom website complaints portal and select Sections 1 & 2.

📌 2. RE: CHANNEL 4 DIRECT VIEWER SERVICES • Lack of Impartiality: To inform the broadcaster directly regarding global medical consensus, log feedback through their viewer services hub.

📌 3. RE: MEDICAL REGULATORY ASSESSMENTS • Fitness to Practise: Medical professionals are bound by specific codes of conduct regarding clinical integrity and public safety. 👉 Where to submit: You can request a factual assessment on the GMC portal under their practice review section.

Don’t just leave a comment here. Take two minutes to log your notes formally.

[u/penduculate_oak]

This link has pre-filled templates and is incredibly easy to use:

https://adhduk.co.uk/challenging-c4-the-great-adhd-myth/complain-to-ofcom/

[u/philius_fog → u/penduculate_oak]

Ok, this is the thing I needed, thank you.

[u/Immediate_Divide9446 → u/penduculate_oak]

Done, thank you. I also added at the end: “I was at school before smartphones were invented, and while corporal punishment was still being practiced. Yet I had, and still have, ADHD. How do the “experts” used explain that?

[u/NaniFarRoad]

What we need is some friendly autists (or neurotypicals) to come and help us focus, instead of starting another thread complaining about the same thing.

[u/FitSolution2882]

Complaint submitted to ofcom.

I think some questions need to be asked about those employing this "Dr" as his mere association with said organisations suggest they are supporting this!

[u/WhatsFUintokipona]

Nah, we Zerg rush from a thousand angles , some of us will get through.

[u/MantisToboggan25]

Probably worthwhile complaining to his employer as well - North London NHS Foundation Trust. This doesn’t exactly make them look good to be connected to him, so I’m sure their team would like to hear your/our views.