Resources
Plain-English guides to ADHD assessment, treatment and everyday life, written and reviewed by our clinicians.
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How much does a private ADHD assessment cost in the UK?
What a private ADHD assessment costs in the UK, what the price should include, and the costs after diagnosis such as titration, prescriptions and reviews.
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ADHD titration: what to expect
What ADHD medication titration involves, the health checks before you start, how long it takes, side effects to report, and what happens afterwards.
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Private ADHD assessment or NHS Right to Choose?
How NHS Right to Choose works for ADHD in England, recent changes to waits, and how it compares with a private assessment on cost, speed and prescriptions.
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Is a private ADHD diagnosis recognised by the NHS?
A thorough private ADHD diagnosis is valid, but NHS prescribing is a separate decision. What GPs look for, and using your diagnosis at work and university.
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My GP won’t agree to ADHD shared care. What now?
Why GPs decline ADHD shared care and seven practical steps to take next, from asking for the reason to keeping your treatment going and your NHS options.
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ADHD assessment in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
How ADHD assessment, shared care and prescriptions work in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, why Right to Choose doesn’t apply and what to check first.
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ADHD in women and girls
Why ADHD is often missed in girls and women, how it can show up differently, and what a good assessment looks for.
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ADHD shared care agreements, explained
What a shared care agreement is, when it can start, why a GP might say no, and what happens to your prescriptions either way.
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How to prepare for your child’s ADHD assessment
How to prepare for your child’s ADHD assessment: what to gather from home and school, how to talk to your child about it, and what to expect on…
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Why ADHD is often missed until adulthood
Many adults are diagnosed in their 30s or 40s, often after years of being told they are disorganised or anxious. Here is why.