ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health tests. Healthcare professionals may not all have the necessary qualifications to recognize ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs without proper tests. We del
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults are able to benefit from a personal ADHD diagnosis to receive the treatment and medication they need. It can be a bit expensive, but it is usually the quickest way. It's also the most effective since doctors are well-versed with adult ADHD symptoms.NHS waiting lists are so long that patients have to go to priv
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountAn investigation by BBC Panorama is holding private clinics that diagnose ADHD to account. It is claimed that private clinics are over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people are seeking a private ADHD diagnosis because they don't want to wait for a referral from the NHS. It could take months to get referred b
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD affects a lot of people and it's important to be diagnosed correctly. If your GP refuses to refer you to an NHS assessment it is possible to be diagnosed privately.Certain doctors have preconceived notions of what someone with ADHD looks like. They may not be able to refer you for an assessment or inform you th
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling under the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some are desperate for answers and are willing to pay private providers for their services.A recent BBC Panorama investigation revealed that some private clinics provided unreliable assessments. This has spa