How to Get an ADHD Diagnosis As an AdultPrivate ADHD assessments are often more efficient and professional than NHS assessments. These appointments are conducted online through video calls. They cost between PS500 and PS1,200 in London.Presently, the NHS in England is not equipped with the resources required to meet the demands for adult ADHD asses
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, as reported today in BBC Panorama. This is a pity especially as NICE guidelines require rigor from qualified, regulated health professionals.If your GP recommends you for an NHS assessment
ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health assessments. Healthcare professionals may not all have the qualifications to be able to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has been told by patients and whistleblowers that some private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing medications with no proper te
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisThe NHS is unable to diagnose ADHD in many patients due to the lengthy waiting lists. Some patients are desperate to get answers and are willing to pay private companies to provide them.A recent BBC Panorama investigation revealed that many private clinics were giving inaccurate assessments. This has caused concer
Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA BBC Panorama investigation has sparked an argument over private ADHD assessments. The journalist who was undercover visited three private clinics and was diagnosed with ADHD. He was prescribed a powerful stimulant drug without investigating his past or interviewing his parents.If you are l