ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, it is your legal right to select who will conduct your NHS mental health assessments. However, not all healthcare professionals are trained to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has been told by whistleblowers and patients that private clinics are diagnosing ADHD and prescribing medications with no proper checks. We went unde
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults may benefit from a private ADHD diagnosis to get the treatment and care they require. It is expensive however, it's the fastest method. It's also the most helpful since doctors are well-versed with adult ADHD symptoms.The NHS waiting list is so long that patients are turning to private clinics. However, a rece
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 they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are seeking a private diagnosis of ADHD because they feel they are unable to wait for an NHS referral. It can take months to be refe
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a common problem for people and it's important to be diagnosed correctly. Getting diagnosed privately can be an option for you in the event that your GP isn't keen to refer you for an NHS assessment.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what a person with ADHD is like. They may not be able to refer you to an a
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking a diagnosis 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 firms for their services.However the recent BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that a lot of these private clinics are providing unreli