ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to select who will conduct your NHS mental health assessments. However, not all healthcare professionals are qualified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has been informed by whistleblowers and patients that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing drugs, often without proper checks. We delved
ADHD Assessments - Can You Get a Private ADHD Diagnosis?Adults with ADHD are being diagnosed on the NHS by unreliable video call assessments in private clinics, according to a report today on BBC Panorama. This is a shame especially as NICE guidelines require rigour by trained, licensed healthcare professionals.If your GP recommends you for a NHS a
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountAn investigation conducted by BBC Panorama is holding private clinics that diagnose ADHD to account. 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. It could take months to be referred by
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling with the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some are desperate for answers and willing to pay private providers for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many private clinics are handing out unreliable assessme
How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis As an AdultPrivate ADHD assessments are usually more efficient and professional than NHS assessments. These assessments are conducted by video conference. In London the prices range from PS500 to PS1,200.Currently the NHS in England is not equipped with the resources to meet demand for adult ADHD tests for adults with A