Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Medication for ADHD
Medication for ADHD is recommended by the NICE guidelines as part of ADHD treatment and has shown to be very helpful in reducing some of the ADHD symptoms enabling individuals to start to manage their lives more effectively. Although we cannot prescribe medication after diagnosis, we can offer a direct referral to psychiatrists and prescribers who can. Once your medication is titrated then the prescriber will contact your GP and your GP may take over the prescriptions as part of a shared care agreement.
We would encourage you to consult your GP first, as they may prescribe directly from our diagnosis. You should also ask if they will take part in a ‘shared care’ agreement with a private psychiatrist or prescriber.
Some of our current referral partners are:
- Dr Malcolm Cameron (adult), Dr Helen Tindle (child) and Dr Laxmi Kathuria (child) at Glasgow Private Clinic
- Simbi Longe (13 and upwards) at Endior ADHD. Simbi will prescribe within one week of you receiving a diagnosis from us.
- Daniel Barry at ADHD Surrey
Typical prices for private medication are about £300 for initial prescription and then about £100 for further reviews.
Other Cognitive Assessments
Looking for a adult (16+) cognitive diagnostic assessment for dyslexia, dyscalculia and DCD/ dyspraxia?
We have links with a chartered psychologist who specialises in assessments in these areas.
ADHD Scotland can highly recommend Lorna Harrison who has carried out assessments for our clients and supports neurodiversity through her assessments. Her reports are comprehensive and provide a picture of strengths and weaknesses, recommendations for specific reasonable adjustments and supports for employees in the workplace or students in a learning context.
Looking for a dyslexia assessment for a child?
ADHD Scotland can recommend: