ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to choose who provides your specialist NHS mental health assessments. Not all healthcare professionals have the necessary qualifications to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has been informed by whistleblowers and patients that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing medication, often without pr
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Private ADHD diagnosis is a service that helps adults get the care and medication they need. It is expensive, but it's often the most efficient method. It's also the most beneficial because doctors are acquainted with adult ADHD symptoms.The NHS waiting list is so long that many patients are turning to private clinic
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation of private clinics that diagnose ADHD is calling them to account. It is claimed that private clinics are over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people are seeking a private diagnosis of ADHD because they feel they cant wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP can take severa
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a problem that affects a lot of people, and it's important to diagnose it properly. If your GP isn't willing to refer you for an NHS assessment it is possible to be diagnosed privately.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what someone with ADHD is like. They may refuse to refer for an assessment or tell you t
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling under the burden of long NHS waiting lists. Some are desperate for answers and are willing to pay private providers for their services.However the recent BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that a lot private clinics are providing unreliable assessmen