https://www.iampsychiatry.uk/private-adult-adhd-assessments/ How to Get on the NHS In an NHS examination medical professionals will ask questions about your symptoms and their impact on your daily life. They will also inquire about your family background and general health. You can also have an ADHD assessment privately. Some private healthcare providers offer this service via the Right to Choose pathway. Your GP If you suspect that you or someone you know suffers from ADHD The first step is usually to go and talk to your GP. Your GP should consider your concerns seriously and ask you to explain your symptoms. The doctor will then refer you to an ADHD clinic assessment. The doctor will examine your symptoms and formulate a treatment plan, including medications (if required) and therapy. Your doctor will also rule out other psychological and medical conditions which can cause similar symptoms. They will request information and will also seek out information from others, like your family, teachers or even your friends. You might be required to fill out a number of forms or questionnaires, like the World Health Organisation's ASRS version 1 form. It is a good idea to prepare it in advance, to make sure you have it with you to your appointment. Your doctor has a legal obligation to fund an ADHD assessment under Right To Choose, but they may not be familiar with the process. We recommend that you give your GP the support letter from ADHD UK. It is available here. You will be asked to write about your symptoms in detail, and the impact they have on your life whether at work or school. You will also have to give examples of times when your symptoms have caused disruption and trouble in your life. For adults, this could include childhood incidents. If you're diagnosed with ADHD your psychiatrist will submit paperwork to your GP to sign a shared-care arrangement. Your doctor is the one who prescribes all medications and may also recommend CBT therapy to treat your symptoms.