Getting an ADHD Diagnosis PrivateADHD affects a lot of people and it's important to get diagnosed properly. Being diagnosed privately is an option for you if your GP is reluctant to send you to an NHS assessment.Some GPs have preconceived ideas of what someone with ADHD appears to be. They may refuse to refer to an assessment or tell you that a dif… Read More

Diagnosing ADHD in the UKIn England, Scotland and Wales the GPs in England, Scotland and Wales are not able to diagnose ADHD. However, they are able to refer you to a specialist within the NHS for an assessment. This is referred to as a "right to choose referral.An ADHD assessment is usually thorough and can take 45-90 minutes. The psychiatrist mig… Read More

Assessment For ADHD in AdultsThere are a variety of tests you can use regardless of whether you're a professional or patient who is interested in adult ADHD. The most common ones include the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) and the Conner's Test, and the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). All of these are accessible on the internet and are … Read More