ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, you have the legal right to choose the person who provides your specialist NHS mental health assessments. However, not all healthcare professionals are certified to determine ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication without prope
ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Private ADHD diagnosis is a process that assists adults to receive the medication and treatment they require. It's expensive however, it's the fastest method. It is also the most helpful since doctors are well-versed with adult ADHD symptoms.NHS waiting lists are so long that patients are forced to go to private clin
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 private clinics over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people are looking for an independent ADHD diagnosis because they don't want wait for a referral from NHS. It could take months to get referr
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD affects many people, and it's essential to recognize it in a timely manner. Being diagnosed privately is an option for you if your GP isn't willing to send you to an NHS assessment.Certain doctors have preconceived notions of what someone with ADHD will appear like. They might not want to refer you for an asses
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking an assessment of ADHD are struggling with the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some are desperate for answers and are willing to pay private providers for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that a lot of these private clinics are handing out unrel