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, treat and manage patients with ADHD. In addition, they are also independently regulated by their own professional Bodies (General Medical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery council) and undergo statutory revalidation
Our Clinicians follow NICE guidance (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) in the diagnosis and management of ADHD
I’ve attached a Link to the guidance below for you in case its helpful
Overview | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management | Guidance | NICE
1.3 Diagnosis
1.3.1 A diagnosis of ADHD should only be made by a specialist psychiatrist, paediatrician or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional with training and expertise in the diagnosis of ADHD, on the basis of:
• a full clinical and psychosocial assessment of the person; this should include discussion about behaviour and symptoms in the different domains and settings of the person’s everyday life and
• a full developmental and psychiatric history and
• observer reports and assessment of the person’s mental state.
If you do decide to join our service, we would be delighted to look after you
Nonetheless, should you decide to opt for an alternate service, I would always strongly recommend selecting one that is subject to independent regulation.
In Scotland, this would involve oversight by NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland, while in England and Wales, it would be regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Such regulatory measures ensure that clinicians possess the necessary qualifications and adhere to national standards of care.
As you may be aware, a prominent issue within the ADHD community pertains to the reluctance of other services to acknowledge a diagnosis if it originates from an unregulated source and in my opinion, this is absolutely fair
There are numerous unregulated services in the UK presently providing assessments, often with clinicians who might lack the necessary qualifications, training, or oversight. It’s advisable to exercise caution and conduct thorough research before making any decision as it’s a lot of money to spend, to then find out that the person who assessed you is unqualified to do so.