ADHD Assessments - Can You Get a Private ADHD Diagnosis?BBC Panorama reported today that adults with ADHD are diagnosed by private clinics through unreliable video calls. This is a pity, especially since NICE guidelines demand rigor from qualified, regulated health professionals.If your GP refers to you for an NHS assessment in England, you are ent… Read More

How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisMany patients seeking a diagnosis of ADHD are struggling under the strain of logjammed NHS waiting lists. Some are in desperate need of answers and willing to pay private firms for their services.A recent BBC Panorama investigation revealed that numerous private clinics were providing unreliable assessments. This … Read More

Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA new BBC Panorama investigation has provoked debate over private ADHD assessments. The journalist who was undercover visited three private clinics and was diagnosed with ADHD. He was prescribed powerful stimulant medication without investigating his past or talking to his parents.If you are… Read More

ADHD Assessment in the UKAn ADHD assessment is usually a fairly thorough procedure. A psychiatrist will determine whether your symptoms cause significant impairment and will rule out other disorders like thyroid or depression. They may also request old school reports as well as other evidence.It is crucial that the person performing your assessment… Read More

ADHD 0% Interest Loans - Getting a Private ADHD DiagnosisPeople suffering from ADHD are faced with a difficult choice. NHS services are overloaded and waiting lists are at an all-time high. One option is borrowing money at no interest to cover an assessment at an in-house clinic.The Psychiatry UK has some excellent tips on how to do this through Ri… Read More