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ADHD Direct has a wealth of experience in assessing and treating those affected by ADHD. Our clinical experts are here for you, and we are proud to offer our services UK-wide. Our aim is to help you achieve the results in life that you deserve and to become the best version of yourself.
Dear Patients,
Please note that our clinic will be closed over the holidays.
We will be closed from Saturday, the 23rd of December, 2023 and be back for you on Wednesday, the 3rd of January, 2024.
All our articles are written by members of the ADHD Direct clinical team and are designed to offer trusted, evidence-based insight into ADHD and related conditions. Some posts may also include important updates about our services, so we encourage you to read through and stay informed.
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We are excited to introduce our ADHD Parenting Coaching Service, which is now part of our ADHD support offerings. Our dedicated ADHD coach provides personalised, 1-on-1 sessions to support parents and helps develop effective strategies to support their child. Sessions are available both virtually and in person at our Glasgow-based clinic, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
‘Revolutionising how individuals access vital services for ADHD and autism, ADHD Direct specialises in virtual and in-person ADHD assessments, consultations, and treatment plans from its Glasgow base. With a dedicated team of clinical experts boasting more than 30 years of combined experience, the company delivers a range of patient-centred services as a whole-of-life plan, including diagnosis, screenings, coaching and medicine prescriptions. The judges were impressed by the team’s first-class services, which are rooted in empowering individuals to unlock their true potential by sustaining future goal pathways. With ADHD now widely misdiagnosed and under-diagnosed, the team has become a lifeline, providing timely and comprehensive solutions for those who have previously faced inadequate support.’
Our services are available UK-wide, you can book virtual or in-person appointments through our booking portal. Please use the links below to schedule your appointment or go directly to our booking portal.
Book your child’s ADHD Assessment through our booking portal. The assessment will last 2 hours and will take place with a qualified ADHD Clinician. If the ADHD Assessment results in an ADHD diagnosis your child will be eligible to receive a prescription for ADHD medication through us.
Child ADHD Assessments are available as virtual appointments or as in-person appointments in our clinic in Glasgow. Children should always be accompanied by an adult.
Book your ADHD Assessment through our booking portal. The Adult ADHD Assessment will take 2 hours and will take place with a qualified ADHD Clinician. If the ADHD Assessment results in an ADHD diagnosis you will be eligible to receive a prescription for ADHD medication through us.
Adult ADHD Assessments are available as virtual appointments or as in-person appointments in our clinic in Glasgow.
Both appointments are available online as a virtual assessment or in our clinic in Glasgow.
ADHD Consultations are carried out by our experienced clinical team. The appointment usually lasts up to 1 hour during which you will determine together with your clinician if an Autism Assessment is the right choice for you.
Both appointments are available online as a virtual assessment or in our clinic in Glasgow.
After you have been assessed you may be prescribed ADHD medication. The medication can be prescribed through your GP in the shared care model, or you can get a private prescription directly through us. When prescribed medication you will have regular medication reviews with your clinician until your treatment has been optimised. Once you are stable on the medication you will have 6 monthly routine checks with our clinical assistant.
All medication reviews are available online as a virtual review or in our clinic in Glasgow.
ADHD coaching is available for all our adult patients. Our coach will help you master the challenges you face in your daily personal and work life. Sessions are focused on time-management tactics and goal-setting in order to better manage ADHD symptoms. Coaching can be in the form of lifestyle coaching, assistance on symptom management and advice pertaining to specific goals you are struggling to accomplish due to the impact of ADHD on your day-to-day life – the content of the coaching sessions would be based on your specific needs which you would discuss with the clinician at your appointment.
The appointment is bookable in our Glasgow clinic or online as a virtual appointment.
Transfer your Care is a service developed to support patients already diagnosed with ADHD (by either NHS or other Private providers), to transfer to ADHD Direct for treatment and ongoing care (without having to go through a repeated diagnostic assessment.)
Parents INC is our award winning ADHD specific parent training programme. The programme is delivered via Zoom by the author, our Consultant Nurse and CEO, Gordon Brown. Join us for 6 sessions that will help you understand the true nature and course of your child’s ADHD, which in turn will help you support them with their development, so they can grow up to be the best version of themselves and go to fulfil their potential in their early years and adult life.
Your Autism assessment will take place over 2 appointments. The first appointment will last around 2 hours, and you will be assessed by one of our experienced clinicians. The second (feedback) appointment gives us the opportunity to complete any outstanding assessments.
Currently, both appointments are only available as face-to-face appointments in our clinic in Glasgow.
Your Autism Consultations will be carried out by our experienced clinical team. The appointment usually lasts up to 1 hour, during which you will decide with our Clinicians if an Autism Assessment is the right choice for you.
The appointment is available online as a virtual consultation or in our clinic in Glasgow. Children should always be accompanied by an adult.
Our highly experienced team will work with you to support your journey through diagnosis, treatment and management journey
We are committed to going above and beyond to provide our patients and families with the professional care and attention they need and deserve.
The aim of ADHD Direct is to endeavour to offer individuals, families, and other agencies a first-class service and to continue to raise awareness of ADHD and Autism.
We look forward to welcoming you to ADHD Direct wherever you start your ADHD Direct journey from, whether this be from an enquiry via our website, a phone call, or as you walk through the doors of our clinic. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our ‘whole of life’ service.
Please note that our clinic will be closed on October 9th, 2024, for an Away Day.
During this day, we will focus on developing our services to continue providing high-quality care.
Thank you for choosing ADHD Direct.
