ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation of private clinics that diagnose ADHD is holding them to account. Its claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people want to get a private diagnosis for ADHD because they believe they cannot wait for an NHS referral. It can take months to get referred b
ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to select who will conduct your NHS mental health assessments. But not all healthcare professionals are trained to determine ADHD.Panorama has been informed by patients and whistleblowers that some private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing drugs with no proper checks. We went undercover
ADHD Diagnosis - Why You Should Seek Help PrivatelyWith service wait times at an all-time high and the need for private adult ADHD assessments are becoming more popular. Patients in England with a GP can opt to be referred privately by making use of their 'Right of Choice'.This allows them to be assessed and diagnosed within a couple of months, ins
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 essential to get diagnosed properly. Getting diagnosed privately can be an option if your GP isn't keen to refer you to an NHS assessment.Certain doctors have preconceived notions of what someone suffering from ADHD might appear like. They might not want to refer you to an asse