How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis As an AdultPrivate ADHD assessments can be more efficient and more professional. These appointments are conducted online via video calls. In London the cost ranges from PS500 to PS1,200.Currently the NHS in England does not have the resources to meet demands for adult ADHD assessments for adults with ADHD. In the end, m… Read More
ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have a legal right to choose who offers your specialized NHS mental health assessments. Not all healthcare professionals are qualified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe medications without proper screening. We went und… Read More
ADHD Assessments - Can You Get a Private ADHD Diagnosis?People with adult ADHD are being diagnosed on the NHS through unreliable video-call tests at private clinics, as reported today in BBC Panorama. This is a shame particularly since NICE guidelines require rigour by qualified, regulated healthcare professionals.If your GP recommends an NHS asses… Read More
Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA new BBC Panorama investigation has provoked debate about private ADHD assessments. The undercover reporter visited three private clinics which identified him as having ADHD and was prescribed powerful stimulant medication without examining his background or interviewing his family members.… Read More
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD affects a lot of people and it's crucial to get diagnosed properly. If your GP isn't willing to refer you for a NHS assessment You can be diagnosed privately.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what someone with ADHD is like. They might not want to refer you for an assessment, or they may tell you that another … Read More