ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, it is your legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health assessments. Not all healthcare professionals have the necessary qualifications to recognize ADHD.Panorama has been informed by whistleblowers and patients that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing medication, often without proper te… Read More

ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults may benefit from a private ADHD diagnosis to access the medication and care they need. It is expensive however, it's the fastest method. It's also the most effective since doctors are well-versed with adult ADHD symptoms.The NHS waiting list is so long that many patients are seeking private clinics. However, a… Read More

ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation into private clinics that diagnose ADHD is holding them to account. It is claimed that private clinics are over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people want to get a private diagnosis for ADHD because they believe they are unable to wait for an NHS referral. It can take months to b… Read More

Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a problem that affects many people, and it's essential to be diagnosed correctly. Getting diagnosed privately can be an option in the event that your GP isn't keen to send you for an NHS assessment.Certain doctors have preconceived notions of what a person with ADHD will look like. They might not refer you t… Read More

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 in desperate need of answers and are willing to pay private providers for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many private clinics provide unreliable healt… Read More