Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service

Assessments usually take 2 to 3 hours to complete. Where possible, we ask that you bring someone who knew you well between the ages of 5 and 12 to your assessment, such as a parent or sibling. This helps us to gather extra insight into how you were during your childhood, but this is not essential. Do not bring anyone under the age of 18 to your appointment.

We are here to help you to the best of our ability. It is crucial that you respond honestly when completing forms and engaging with your assessment.

We only have capacity to offer 1 assessment appointment per patient. If missed without notice, another date will not be offered and you will be discharged from our caseload.

Where appropriate, our team provides pharmacological treatment to adults with ADHD, following a titration process. Once stabilised, we request that prescribing responsibility goes back to your own GP, as well as any additional advice relating to your ongoing care.

We will contact you every year for a review to see how you are getting on with your medication. This is part of the shared care prescribing protocol , which allows your GP to continue prescribing your medication.

Where suitable, we can offer places in our ADHD Psychoeducation Group. Online sessions act as a springboard to understanding your ADHD and exploring strategies to navigate this effectively. They also provide access to peer support and practice of mindfulness techniques. Further psychological support options are in the process of being developed.

Where capacity allows, one-to-one occupational therapy input may also be provided.

Assessment appointments

If you fail to attend a diagnostic assessment appointment, you will be discharged from the service. We only have capacity to offer 1 assessment appointment per patient.

If there are extenuating circumstances for your missed appointment, your referrer may consider re-referring you to us. This will be triaged on an individual basis.

Medication and occupational therapy appointments

If you are receiving medication for your ADHD and do not attend your reviews, your GP could stop issuing your prescription.

If you call within 7 days of the missed appointment date, we may consider offering another appointment. If you fail to attend again, you will be discharged from the service.

ADHD Psychoeducation Group sessions

Due to the nature of the groups, is important you attend as many sessions as possible. This is for your benefit as well as that of other attendees. If you do miss a session, notify the team within 5 days so we know to expect you back the following week. We can send you resources that you may have missed.

If you miss 2 or more sessions in a row, you will be discharged from the caseload. If you are not receiving any other input from the team, you will be discharged from the service.

If you're waiting to be assessed by our team but are struggling and need one-to-one support in the meantime, contact our Talking Therapies Service. You can self-refer for different forms of therapy while you wait.

What to do in an emergency

We are not an emergency service. If you need crisis mental health support, you can reach our local team. Call 111 and choose the mental health option. This line is open 24/7 and is free to call.

If someone's life is at risk, they have overdosed, injured themselves, or you are unable to keep yourself or someone else safe, call 999 or go to the emergency department.

A mental health crisis is as serious as a physical one.

Useful links

• Guides, tools and activities.
• 5 steps to mental wellbeing.
• Fall asleep faster and sleep better.
• Get help with low mood, sadness or depression.
• How to cope with anxiety.
• Loneliness information.