ADHD Assessments - Can You Get a Private ADHD Diagnosis?BBC Panorama reported today that adults with ADHD are diagnosed by private clinics using unreliable video consultations. This is unfortunate particularly since NICE guidelines require rigor from trained, licensed healthcare professionals.If your GP recommends you for a NHS assessment in Englan

ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, it is your legal right to choose who will conduct your NHS mental health tests. However, not all healthcare professionals are certified to determine ADHD.Panorama has heard from whistleblowers and patients who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication without proper checks. We went undercov

ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountAn investigation by BBC Panorama is holding private clinics that diagnose ADHD to account. They are alleged to be over-diagnosing the condition.Many people are looking for an individual ADHD diagnosis because they don't want wait for a referral from the NHS. Referrals from your GP can take several

ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountAn investigation by BBC Panorama is holding private clinics that diagnose ADHD to account. It is claimed that private clinics over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people are seeking a private diagnosis of ADHD due to the fact that they cannot wait for an NHS referral. It could take months to get referred by y

ADHD Assessment in the UKAn ADHD assessment is usually an extremely thorough process. A psychiatrist will determine if your symptoms are causing significant impairment and will rule out other conditions such as thyroid or depression. They may also request old school records and other evidence to support your claim.It is crucial that the person perf