ADHD Diagnosis in the UKIn the UK, it is your legal right to select who will conduct your NHS mental health exams. Healthcare professionals may not all have the qualifications to diagnose ADHD.Panorama has heard from patients and whistleblowers who claim that private clinics diagnose ADHD and prescribe drugs without proper tests. We conducted an un

ADHD Diagnosis - NHS Or Private?Adults can benefit from a private ADHD diagnosis to access the treatment and medication they require. It is a bit expensive, but it is usually the quickest route. It's also the most beneficial, as doctors are familiar with adult ADHD symptoms.NHS waiting lists are so long that patients have to go to private clinics f

ADHD Diagnosis - Holding Private Clinics to AccountBBC Panorama's investigation into private clinics that diagnose ADHD is calling them to account. Its claimed that they are over-diagnosing the condition.Many people want to get a private diagnosis for ADHD because they believe they cannot wait for an NHS referral. It could take months to get diagno

Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD is a problem that affects many people and it's important to get diagnosed properly. Being diagnosed privately is an option if your GP isn't willing to recommend you for an NHS assessment.Some doctors have preconceived notions of what someone with ADHD appears to be. They might not refer you for an assessment or

How to Get a Private ADHD DiagnosisThe NHS is unable to diagnose ADHD in many patients because of the long waiting lists. Some are in desperate need of answers and are willing to pay private firms for their services.However the recent BBC Panorama investigation has suggested that many of these private clinics are handing out unreliable health asses