Please note that our service will be closed on May 6th in observance of the bank holiday.
You can contact us in the following way.
Telephone: 0141 280 9201: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 2 pm
Email: enquiries@adhddirect.co.uk
Please note that we are not an emergency service and as such if you do require urgent advice or care then please follow the following guidance:
England: NHS 111
Scotland: NHS 24: call 111
Wales: NHS 111
Northern Ireland: NHS 111
Your report will be sent to both yourself and your General Practitioner in 2-3 weeks.This will contain information relating to your diagnosis and also some
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.
We are independently regulated by NHS Health Care Improvement Scotland. They request that we attain a GP summary sheet for all patients for whom we
Your report will be sent to both yourself and your General Practitioner in 2-3 weeks.This will contain information relating to your diagnosis and also some helpful resources for you to
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
We are independently regulated by NHS Health Care Improvement Scotland. They request that we attain a GP summary sheet for all patients for whom we prescribe. Thus we do need
When starting a new medication, it’s common to experience some side effects as your body adjusts to the treatment. These side effects can range from mild to severe and may
This is inevitable unfortunately but also thankfully intermittent.There have always been shortages of medications for all specialities and ADHD medicines are not immune to this. If a shortage occurs it
Yes, we always prompt you, both to book a medication review appointment and we also prompt you 10 days before your prescription runs out to ask you if you would
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.
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
Yes, we always prompt you, both to book a medication review appointment and we also prompt you 10 days before your prescription runs out to ask you if you would
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’.
No. NHS General Practitioners are under no obligation to ‘share care’ with any Private providers, regardless of the speciality and this situation has unfortunately worsened due to the number of
This is where your GP agrees to issue the prescription through the NHS so there is no cost All NHS and regulated private services should follow NICE guidelines – and
This will vary and due to the variation in costs, Patients may choose to pick one treatment over another. You pay the cost of the medication to your Pharmacy. First-line
The cost of providing the written prescription is £20. Still, we reduce this to £15 if you use PPG (a pharmacy many of our Patients use) that dispenses and delivers
Yes, if you are not up to date with your Medication review appointment, or if your measurements (BP, Pulse, weight (height in children) are missing or abnormal then the Clinician
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
If you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child, then in line with National guidelines you need to be reassessed again when you are an adult. Although ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
A diagnosis of ADHD is made by a specialist Psychiatrist, a Paediatrician or a suitably qualified clinician trained to diagnose ADHD such as a Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Specialist
We are a listed provider for WPA https://www.wpa.org.uk/ However other than WPA We do not have direct contact with these companies, and so we would be unable to offer any
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
Yes, our diagnosis is recognised by the NHS, education and Social care. All of our Clinicians are regulated by the NHS (NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland) as qualified to assess, diagnose,
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
The assessment and diagnosis of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) typically occur during school-age years The Diagnostic criteria used by all Clinicians for ADHD are designed for school-aged children rather than earlier
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
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