ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have the legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health tests. However, not all healthcare professionals are trained to determine ADHD.Panorama has been told by patients and whistleblowers that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing drugs, often without proper examinations. We delved into

Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA BBC Panorama investigation has sparked an argument over private ADHD tests. The reporter undercover visited three private clinics that diagnosed him with ADHD and was prescribed powerful stimulant medication without fully exploring his history or interviewing his family members.If you're i

ADHD Assessment in the UKAn ADHD assessment is usually a pretty thorough procedure. A psychiatrist will determine whether your symptoms cause significant impairment and will rule out other conditions such as thyroid or depression. They may also ask for older school reports or other evidence to back up their claims.It is crucial that the person perf

ADHD Diagnosis - Why You Should Seek Help PrivatelyWith service wait times at an all-time high and the need for private adult ADHD assessments are becoming increasingly popular. Anyone who is registered in England with a GP can choose to be referred privately making use of their 'Right of Choice'.This allows them to be diagnosed and assessed within

ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation of private clinics that diagnose ADHD is making them accountable. It is claimed that private clinics are over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people are looking for an independent ADHD diagnosis due to the fact that they don't want wait for a referral from the NHS. It can take mon