ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to select who will conduct your NHS mental health tests. Healthcare professionals may not all have the qualifications to recognize ADHD.Panorama has been informed by patients and whistleblowers that some private clinics are diagnosing ADHD and prescribing drugs frequently without proper tes
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults are able to benefit from a personal ADHD diagnosis to access the treatment and medication they require. It's expensive however it's usually the fastest way. It's also the most effective, as doctors are familiar with adult ADHD symptoms.The NHS waiting list is so long that a lot of patients are reliant on priva
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountAn investigation conducted by BBC Panorama is holding private clinics that diagnose ADHD to account. They are alleged to be over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are looking for an individual ADHD diagnosis due to the fact that they don't want wait for a referral from the NHS. Referrals from yo
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a problem that affects many people and it's important to be diagnosed correctly. Getting diagnosed privately can be an option if your GP isn't willing to send you for an NHS assessment.Certain doctors have preconceived notions of what someone suffering from ADHD will look like. They may refuse to refer to an
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling under the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some patients are desperate to get answers and will pay private providers to give them.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many private clinics are handing out unreliable health