What to Expect From a Private ADHD Diagnosis With NHS service wait times for adult ADHD assessments at an all-time high, a lot of people are looking into private solutions. However, before you take this route it is important to be aware of what to expect. A recent BBC Panorama investigation suggested that some private ADHD assessment clinics

ADHD Private Assessment - Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Being diagnosed with ADHD requires a personal assessment from a psychiatrist or specialist nurse. Only these healthcare professionals in the UK can diagnose ADHD. They will search for ADHD symptoms and mental health issues since childhood, including school reports and interview you. Pano

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How a Private ADHD Assessment Can Help The BBC's Panorama programme this week has looked into the way that private clinics diagnose adults suffering from ADHD. The investigation has revealed alarming instances. But it also highlights the plight of people who are caught between a rock and a hard place. Waiting times for adult ADHD assessmen

How to Get the Best Out of an ADHD Private Assesment Following the BBC's Panorama program exposed several clinics that rush people through online tests, without following national guidelines, the validity of private ADHD assessments has been questioned. However, it's important not to over interpret the anecdotal cases presented in the program.