ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK it is your legal right to select who will conduct your NHS mental health exams. Not all healthcare professionals are qualified to recognize ADHD.Panorama has heard from whistleblowers and patients who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe medications without proper screening. We went undercover to
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Private ADHD diagnosis is a method that helps adults get the care and medication they need. It is a bit costly, but it's usually the quickest route. It is also the most helpful since doctors are well-versed with adult ADHD symptoms.NHS waiting lists are so long that patients turn to private clinics for assessments. B
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation into private clinics that diagnose ADHD is making them accountable. It is claimed that private clinics are over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people seek a private diagnosis of ADHD because they feel they cannot wait for an NHS referral. Referrals from your GP can take several m
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a problem that affects a lot of people, and it's important to diagnose it properly. Getting diagnosed privately can be an option for you when your GP isn't keen to send you for an NHS assessment.Some doctors have preconceived notions of what someone with ADHD appears to be. They might not want to refer you t
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking a diagnosis 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.However the recent BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many of these private clinics provide unreliable asse