Yes. NHS ADHD services are struggling and as such the demand for ADHD care and for patients asking to transfer to our service has increased. At times there may be
Yes. To continue with ADHD Medication a GP needs to have reassurance that you are still under specialist care. If your GP does not get confirmation of this then they
No this is arranged during your appointment. Your first medication review will only occur once you have been on your medication for at least 3-4 weeks.
We always continue the ‘status Quo ‘ until you have been seen by your Clinician. As such you can still request your medication which we can issue, or you can
What is a Medication review appointment? All patients who take ADHD medication need to consult with a specialist for monitoring and we refer to this as a ‘medication review appointment’.
For medication commencement, changes and titration we need a BP, Pulse and Weight for an adult (and BP, Pulse, weight and height for a child) An ECG is not indicated
In terms of prescribing. We know there are a lot of services have a waiting time to start medication once an assessment has occurred, but this isn’t something that we
This is a common question that we get to the service, so I thought I’d give a more detailed explanation if that’s ok so there are no hidden costs to
Our practitioners are registered with the following organisations and are fully accredited in their selected field. For more information on accreditation get in touch with us today.
ADHD Serivce of the Year 2023/24
‘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.’
ADHD Direct are a Disability Confident employer, ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential, and supporting their journey to realise their aspirations:
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
// ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible // communicating and promoting vacancies // offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job // anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required // supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work // at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident
As a Disability Confident Employer we:
// have undertaken and successfully completed the Disability Confident self-assessment // are taking all of the core actions to be a Disability Confident employer // are offering at least one activity to get the right people for our business // and at least one activity to keep and develop our people.
Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident
ADHD Direct is an Living Wage Employer
At ADHD Direct, we’ve committed to being a Living Wage accredited employer, ensuring that all our employed staff aged 18 and over receive at least the real Living Wage (£12 per hour). We’re dedicated to fair compensation, extending this commitment to contracted workers as well.
Learn more about Living Wage: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/
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