ADHD Assessment in the UKAn ADHD assessment is usually a pretty thorough procedure. A psychiatrist will evaluate whether your symptoms cause significant impairment and will rule out other illnesses, such as thyroid or depression. They can also request old school reports and other evidence to support your claim.It is important that the person who is
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 are knowingly over-diagnosing ADHD.Many people are seeking an individual ADHD diagnosis because they don't want to wait for a referral from the NHS. It could take mont
How to Get an ADHD Assessment From a Private ProviderIt can take months or even years to get an ADHD assessment from the NHS. This is due to the lack of specialists and the huge demand for services.Private clinics offer a more efficient and more complete option than the NHS. These tests are usually conducted by psychiatrists or psychologists who ar
ADHD 0% Interest Loans - Getting a Private ADHD DiagnosisPeople with ADHD face a difficult decision. NHS services are overloaded and waiting lists are at an all-time peak. One option is to take out money at zero interest to cover an assessment in an private clinic.The Psychiatry UK has some excellent tips on doing this through Right to Choose, and
How to Get an ADHD AssessmentMany ADHD assessments are conducted with a psychiatrist. They’ll want to know about your general mental health, family history and any other symptoms you may have. They’ll also need to see any old school reports you might have.It is possible to access an NHS diagnosis through the ‘Right to Chooseââ‚