ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, it is your legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health tests. Not all healthcare professionals are qualified to recognize ADHD.Panorama has received complaints from whistleblowers and patients who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe medications without proper screening. We cond
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults can benefit from a private ADHD diagnosis to access the medication and care they need. It's costly however it's usually the fastest way. It is also the most beneficial since doctors are typically familiar with adult ADHD symptoms.NHS waiting lists are so long that patients are forced to go to private clinics f
ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountAn investigation by BBC Panorama is holding private clinics that diagnose ADHD to account. It is claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people seek a private diagnosis of ADHD because they feel they are unable to wait for an NHS referral. It could take months to get diagnosed by y
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD affects a lot of people and it's important to get diagnosed properly. If your GP isn't willing to refer you for a NHS assessment, you can get diagnosed privately.Some doctors have preconceived notions of what someone with ADHD is like. They may not be able to refer you to an assessment, or inform you that a dif
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisThe NHS is not able to diagnose ADHD in a lot of patients because of the long waiting lists. Some are in desperate need of answers and willing to pay private companies for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that a lot of these private clinics provide unreliable health assess