ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, it is your legal right to select who will conduct your NHS mental health assessments. But not all healthcare professionals are qualified to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication without proper screening. We conducted
ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK you have a legal right to choose the person who provides your specialist NHS mental health exams. However, not all healthcare professionals are qualified to determine ADHD.Panorama has been informed by patients and whistleblowers that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribing drugs frequently without proper exa
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a common problem for people and it's crucial to get diagnosed properly. Being diagnosed privately is an option for you when your GP isn't keen to send you to an NHS assessment.Some doctors have preconceived notions of what someone with ADHD appears to be. They may refuse to refer you for an assessment, or th
How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisThe NHS cannot diagnose ADHD in a lot of patients due to the lengthy waiting lists. Some are desperate for answers and willing to pay private firms for their services.However an earlier BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many private clinics are handing out unreliable health assessments. This has sparke
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 calls. This is unfortunate especially as NICE guidelines require rigour by trained, licensed healthcare professionals.If your GP recommends an NHS assessment in England you have a legal ri