How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling under the burden of long NHS waiting lists. Some patients are desperate for answers and will pay private companies to provide them.However, a recent BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that a lot of these private clinics are providing unreliable healt
Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA new BBC Panorama investigation has provoked controversy over private ADHD tests. The journalist undercover visited three private clinics and was diagnosed with ADHD. He was prescribed a powerful stimulant medication without exploring his past or speaking with his parents.If you're looking
ADHD Diagnosis - Why You Should Seek Help PrivatelyPrivate adult ADHD assessments have become increasingly popular as service wait times are at an all-time high. Patients in England with a GP can choose to be referred privately using their 'Right of Choice'.This enables them to be assessed and diagnosed within a couple of months, as opposed to wait
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 Chooseâ�
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD affects a lot of people and it's crucial to be diagnosed correctly. Being diagnosed privately is an option for you if your GP isn't keen to send you for an NHS assessment.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what a person with ADHD appears to be. They may not be able to refer you to an assessment, or suggest tha