ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health exams. Some healthcare professionals do not have the qualifications to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication without proper checks. We delved i
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults are able to benefit from a personal ADHD diagnosis to get the treatment and care they need. It can be expensive, but it is usually the fastest route. It can also be the most helpful as doctors are generally familiar with adult ADHD symptoms.The NHS waiting list is so long that a lot of patients are reliant on
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation into private clinics that diagnose ADHD is making them accountable. It is claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people seek a private diagnosis of ADHD due to the fact that they cant wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP can take several mo
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a common problem for people, and it's essential to be diagnosed correctly. If your GP isn't willing to refer you to an NHS assessment it is possible to be diagnosed privately.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what a person with ADHD looks like. They might not want to refer you for an assessment, or tell yo
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking a diagnosis of ADHD are struggling with the burden of long NHS waiting lists. Some are desperate for answers and are willing to pay private firms for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that a lot of these private clinics are providing unreliable assessm