winnie42
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Post by winnie42 on Apr 20, 2018 10:39:41 GMT
Hey, Last week I went to my GP to get my ADHD tested. He told me that he doesn't have the instruments so he asked me about the symptoms I was having and he booked me in to see an ADHD specialist. He told me that I should receive a phone call or a letter at home that will give me further instructions. Until today I haven't received anything . I live in Manchester, so if anyone has a similar experience, let me know, please. Winnie
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Post by jomck71 on Apr 20, 2018 21:57:25 GMT
Hi Winnie42,you will probably get a letter within the next 4 weeks or so, letting you know that you've been referred and whether you've been accepted to be placed on the waiting list or not. I know it depends on area but my son waited 9 months for his first appointment on the NHS. Good luck 👍
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Post by winnie42 on Apr 21, 2018 20:48:52 GMT
9 months? Seriously? Thanks for letting me know this. If I wait for nine months and get subsequent appointments for QbTest and whatnot, wouldn't it take forever? I'm working and studying as well and this waiting will make me lose valuable time and I may end up losing my job due to forgetfulness and other impulsive behavior.
What about going to a private doctor? If I get tested by a private clinic with a subsequent diagnosis, can I use that to access medication from NHS?
Sorry for asking too many questions it's just that I'm not conversant with how the process works.
Regards,
Winnie
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Post by vagueandrandom on Apr 22, 2018 18:29:20 GMT
Unfortunately, 9 months isn't unusual for referral for ADHD assessment. In parts of the country the waiting time is years,
but it can be as short as 3 months (yes, that's SHORT)
If you can find out where you've been referred to, you can ask how long the current waiting list is via their PALS service.
Some places also do cancellation appointments.
If you decide to go privately, ask your GP if they would be prepared to do shared care for any possible meds, as
private prescriptions are very expensive (and some GPs won't do shared care - writing NHS prescriptions under instruction of a consultant)
and bear in mind that if you're diagnosed and decide to try meds, it might take some time to find the right meds and dosage,
which will have to be done with the private specialist before any shared-care agreement can be made.
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winnie42
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Post by winnie42 on Apr 22, 2018 21:41:33 GMT
Thank you so much for the info. I will get in touch with my GP and ask where he referred me so I can get to know how long the waiting list is before I can get an assessment.
Thanks a lot for your help
Winnie
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Post by Matt Hading on Apr 23, 2018 18:18:42 GMT
Hello,
Do you still have to pay for the medicine if your GP agrees to a shared care plan or do you just pay the standard £8.80 prescription cost?
For example I pay £100 for the medication and an additional £20 for the private doctor to prescribe. I assumed the GP prescribing would remove the £20 fee only.
So I was diagnosed as an adult by a private psychiatrist and have been paying these fees monthly but now I am transferring to the NHS GP prescribing what will I pay?
Because A Pharmacist was very surprised what I was paying and told me on the NHS I would only have to pay £8.80 which I could not believe. I believe maybe the Pharmacist thought I was 18 or younger but I am older than 18 and was diagnosed older than 18 by a private psychiatrist.
I hope that makes sense
Thankyou
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Post by vagueandrandom on Apr 23, 2018 22:21:54 GMT
Hello, Do you still have to pay for the medicine if your GP agrees to a shared care plan or do you just pay the standard £8.80 prescription cost? For example I pay £100 for the medication and an additional £20 for the private doctor to prescribe. I assumed the GP prescribing would remove the £20 fee only. So I was diagnosed as an adult by a private psychiatrist and have been paying these fees monthly but now I am transferring to the NHS GP prescribing what will I pay? Because A Pharmacist was very surprised what I was paying and told me on the NHS I would only have to pay £8.80 which I could not believe. I believe maybe the Pharmacist thought I was 18 or younger but I am older than 18 and was diagnosed older than 18 by a private psychiatrist. I hope that makes sense Thankyou Shared care with your GP prescribing under instruction of your private Dr means you’ll only pay the NHS prescription charge (£8.80) . . .so that’s good news!
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Post by jomck71 on Apr 29, 2018 20:01:39 GMT
Thank you so much for the info. I will get in touch with my GP and ask where he referred me so I can get to know how long the waiting list is before I can get an assessment. Thanks a lot for your help Winnie Hi Winnie42, how did you get on? We went private to get my son diagnosed but left him on the NHS waiting list. We were very lucky that our GP has always been prepared to do shared care, even when my son was first starting on meds. We're nearly a year on from his diagnosis and still trying to find medication which helps him. It really is a long process, unless you're really lucky and find something that works, quickly after your diagnosis. Good luck, please let us know how you get on x
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