ADHD Transfer of Care

Many people receive a diagnosis of ADHD but face long delays before starting treatment. NHS waiting lists, service limitations, and referral barriers can make it difficult to begin or continue medication.

At Private Psychiatry, we offer a structured ADHD transfer of care pathway for patients who already have a confirmed diagnosis and wish to start or resume treatment. Our consultant psychiatrists review your existing assessment, confirm its suitability, and develop an individualised treatment plan to ensure safe and effective ongoing management.

Once your diagnostic report has been reviewed and approved, we can arrange your appointment and begin your care under our consultant-led ADHD service.

The ADHD Transfer of Care Pathway

Step 1

Review Appointment

The first step in the ADHD transfer of care process is a comprehensive consultation with a clinician with extensive experience in ADHD. This appointment includes:

• A review of your ADHD diagnostic report and relevant medical history.
• A full assessment of your mental health, physical health, and social circumstances.
• Discussion of treatment goals and creation of a personalised management plan.

Before your appointment:

• Please provide your ADHD diagnostic report for review.
• After booking, you will receive two short forms by email (a patient registration form and a physical measurements form) to complete before your consultation.

Step 2

Titration Process

After the initial assessment, most patients begin a titration phase to determine the most effective treatment with minimal side effects.

• Typically, 2–3 follow-up appointments are required to safely adjust and monitor your treatment.
• However, the process can take longer depending on individual response, tolerance, and clinical needs.
• An experienced clinician conducts each review, focusing on medication effectiveness, side effects, and overall well-being.
• Each appointment is charged separately – please see our Fees page for details.

The aim of this phase is to identify a stable and effective treatment regimen before transitioning to long-term management.

Step 3

Ongoing and Long-Term Care

Once your treatment is stabilised, we support you in transferring your long-term ADHD care to the NHS through a Shared Care Agreement (SCA) with your GP.

• The SCA allows your GP to take over your care within the NHS.
• Private Psychiatry remains involved by providing ongoing clinical oversight and annual specialist reviews.
• We prepare and arrange all Shared Care documentation free of charge to ensure a smooth transition.
• While most GPs agree to Shared Care, this remains at their discretion.
• If your GP cannot accept Shared Care, we can continue your ADHD care privately.
• All patients require an annual review with a clinician to maintain safe and effective treatment.

Other Services

• Private ADHD Assessment
• Private Autism (ASD) Assessment
• ADHD Coaching
• Sleep Assessment
• Initial General Mental Health Assessment
• Psychotherapy & Counselling
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
• Shared Care Agreement
• Free ADHD Test

ADHD Transfer of Care