Why You Should Consider Getting an ADHD Assessment PrivateA BBC Panorama investigation has sparked an argument over private ADHD tests. The undercover journalist visited three private clinics and was diagnosed with ADHD. He was prescribed powerful stimulant medication without exploring his past or interviewing his parents.Ask your doctor or the loc… Read More
ADHD DiagnosisADHD is a complex condition that can be difficult to manage. It can be a problem for people from childhood into adulthood.With NHS service wait times at an record high, a few people are opting to pay for private ADHD assessments and medications. The recent documentary by BBC Panorama raised concerns that some of these services weren't… Read More
ADHD 0% Interest Loans - Getting a Private ADHD DiagnosisWith NHS services overwhelmed and waiting lists at an all-time high patients suffering from ADHD face a difficult decision. One option is borrowing money at no interest to cover an assessment at an in-house clinic.Psychiatry-UK has some great tips for doing this through Right to Choose, and i… Read More
ADHD Assessments - Can You Get a Private ADHD Diagnosis?People with adult ADHD are being diagnosed on the NHS through unreliable video-call assessments in private clinics, according to a report today in BBC Panorama. This is a shame, especially since NICE guidelines require rigor by trained, licensed healthcare professionals.Fortunately, if your GP… Read More
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 low-interest loans to pay for an assessment at a private clinic.The Psychiatry UK has some excellent tips on doing this through Right to Choose, and it … Read More