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Himal Mandalia

@himal.bsky.social

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Founder @ADHDPathfinding.org.uk | ADHD UK Ambassador | UK Parliament ADHD Champion | Former GOV.UK Head of Technology himalmandalia.medium.com

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Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 2h

Leadership lesson:

Instead of worrying about how someone will do a thing, focus on how much they care.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 3h

My slight control related anxiety has been replaced by a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 3h

@adhdpathfinding.org.uk is professionalising before my eyes. Someone proactively pulling together weeknotes. Someone else on the ceremonies. Another on community and code of conduct. And more.

Giving ownership gets you commitment. It’s all coming together.

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ADHD Pathfinding @adhdpathfinding.org.uk · 8h

People diagnosed through Right to Choose or privately are often told their ADHD assessment “doesn’t count.”

That means people are told to start over, waiting years again for the same answer. Wasteful, unfair, and deeply demoralising.

📅 Part of ADHD Awareness Month. Day 15 of 31

Why ADHD Diagnoses Get Rejected

And what needs to change

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 22h

Yes, and that is really when it works best. The best leaders for me are grassroots. Deeply connected. Stepped up.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

I shall get a staff. And a pointy hat.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

Why we need rewarding paths for both leadership and individual contributors.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

Self-aware > self-conscious

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

It’s hard to take ourselves out to the equation. Even more so if we’re used to be in our own heads or are hypervigilant.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

Well how about I just DM you in 5… 4… 3…

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

We did! Someone new to us, just started. We now have Community Manager, DM (and buddy), Comms Lead, Relationships & Partnerships Lead and one more being shaped up. More in weeknote on Friday.

Plenty of other ways to contribute and support if you’d like to get involved. We’re growing community too.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

Requires not requests

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 23h

Thank you. I actually saw an example of the opposite of this recently. Someone who couldn’t step back. Lessons.

I check in with myself:

“What am I adding? Am I in the way? Do I need this more than it needs me?”

Servant leadership requests constant self-awareness and reflection.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 1d

Finding it hard to step back a little from something I created now that others are stepping up more. But it’s not about me and holding on tightly isn’t healthy. All part of growth. Mine and the thing we’re building. Also there’s the other work I’ve taken on.

It’s all about trust and balance.

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ADHD Pathfinding @adhdpathfinding.org.uk · 1d

Clinicians with ADHD understand the system from both sides: patient and practitioner.

But they’re almost never included in service design or contract discussions. Their insight could make services fairer, safer, and more user-centred.

📅 Part of ADHD Awareness Month. Day 14 of 31

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 1d

And this far along, the advice I have to offer:

None really. Everyone goes at their own pace. When they’re ready. Or not.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 1d

It’s taken several months but my closest friends are finally registering the change I’ve felt inside:

“You’re really not the same person anymore, are you?”

Well I am, and I’m not. And they have no complaints. Rather the opposite.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 1d

I really went through a much bigger healing, transformation and growth journey earlier this year than I realised at the time. Sorry if I gave the impression it was all down to ADHD medication. That did help me sit still and let it happen, but it’s obvious now it was the work. A lifetime’s worth.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 2d

Thank! Amazing race!

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ADHD Pathfinding @adhdpathfinding.org.uk · 2d

If someone under a Right to Choose ADHD provider develops another health condition, they can fall through the cracks.

RTC and NHS teams often can’t collaborate, even when both agree treatment is safe. The system divides care that should be joined up.

📅 Part of ADHD Awareness Month. Day 13 of 31

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 2d

That is the worst. Surprised at mine too, got a slight hip flexor injury so had to keep checking but was okay.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 2d

You too! Negative splits? I held off a bit first 10 km.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Adam!

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 3d

Done! 1:49:03. Textbook.

16,000 runners. Great atmosphere! Sensory calm area to unwind a great idea.

Himal Mandalia @himal.bsky.social · 3d

Keeping an eye out for @officeofwilson.com