ADHD Assessment in the UKAn ADHD evaluation is typically an extremely thorough process. A psychiatrist will determine whether your symptoms cause significant impairment, and will rule out other conditions such as thyroid or depression. They may also request old school reports or other evidence.It is vital that the person assessing you is an ADHD ex
ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, it is your legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health exams. But not all healthcare professionals are qualified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from whistleblowers and patients who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs without proper tests. We went undercover to find o
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation of private clinics that diagnose ADHD is making them accountable. Its claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people seek a private diagnosis of ADHD because they feel they are unable to wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP may take a long t
How to Get an ADHD AssessmentMany ADHD assessments are conducted with a psychiatrist. They’ll want to know about your general mental health, family history and any other symptoms you may have. They’ll also need to see any old school reports you might have.It is possible to access an NHS diagnosis through the ‘Right to Chooseââ‚
ADHD DiagnosisADHD is a tangled disorder that is extremely complex. It can affect anyone from childhood until adulthood.Some people choose to pay privately for ADHD assessments and medications due to the fact that NHS wait times are at an all-time high. BBC Panorama's recent documentary highlighted concerns that certain services were not up to stan