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 qualified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs without proper checks. We went undercover t
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Private ADHD diagnosis is a service that assists adults in getting the medication and treatment they require. It's expensive however, it's the fastest way. It is also the most beneficial because doctors are acquainted with adult ADHD symptoms.The NHS waiting list is so long that patients are reliant on private clinic
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 knowingly over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people are seeking a private diagnosis of ADHD because they feel they cannot wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP may tak
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a problem that affects a lot of people, and it's important to diagnose it properly. If your GP isn't willing to refer you for an NHS assessment it is possible to be diagnosed privately.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what someone suffering from ADHD looks like. They may not be able to refer you for an as
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling with the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some patients are desperate to get answers and are willing to pay private providers to give them.A recent BBC Panorama investigation revealed that some private clinics provided unreliable assessments. This ha