No. There is no brain scan, blood test or any other physical test that can diagnose ADHD, in the UK or anywhere else. ADHD is diagnosed clinically: through a detailed, structured interview with a qualified specialist, assessing your symptoms, your history back to childhood, and their impact on your life. If that answer is disappointing (aLeer Más

You cannot fail an ADHD assessment, and you do not need to revise for it. But a little preparation genuinely raises the quality of the conversation, richer examples and better history mean your Consultant Psychiatrist sees the fullest picture of your life, not just the version that comes to mind under mild appointment nerves. IfLeer Más

There is no single answer to “how long is the wait for an adult ADHD assessment?”, because there is no single waiting list. Waits for NHS adult ADHD assessments are managed locally, and they currently range from months in some areas to several years in others, with some services closed to new adult referrals altogether.Leer Más

To get assessed for ADHD on the NHS as an adult, the route runs through your GP: you book an ordinary appointment, explain why you believe you may have ADHD, and ask to be referred to a specialist service for assessment. GPs cannot diagnose ADHD themselves, under NICE guideline NG87, diagnosis must be made byLeer Más

An ADHD diagnosis does not automatically mean you have to tell the DVLA. The rule, set out on GOV.UK, is that you must tell the DVLA if your ADHD (or your ADHD medication) affects your ability to drive safely. If your driving is unaffected, you do not need to report anything. That single sentence answersLeer Más

Titration is the process of starting ADHD medication at a low dose and adjusting it gradually, under specialist supervision, until you reach the dose that gives the most benefit with the fewest side effects. It is the bridge between being diagnosed and being settled on treatment, and because everyone responds differently to ADHD medication, itLeer Más

The DIVA-5 (the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults) is a structured clinical interview that walks through each of the eighteen ADHD symptom criteria in turn, in your adult life and in your childhood, with concrete examples for every one. It was developed by the DIVA Foundation, is aligned with the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, andLeer Más

A shared care agreement is an arrangement between a specialist and your NHS GP that allows your GP to prescribe your ADHD medication on the NHS, at standard prescription cost, after a specialist has diagnosed you and settled you on a stable dose. It is the answer to one of the most common questions weLeer Más

There is a particular kind of confusion that arrives in July.You spent all of autumn and winter functioning at a level that felt, if not exactly easy, at least manageable. Deadlines were met. The house wasn't a disaster. You showed up. And then summer arrived, with its long, formless days and its absence of urgency,Leer Más

Let's be honest about something nobody puts in the parenting books.The last day of school isn't relief. It's the quiet before a very specific storm. You've spent months working with teachers, managing routines, holding the whole machine together with structure and sheer willpower. And now? Six weeks of nothing but you.If you're the parent ofLeer Más

Working life is rarely built with ADHD in mind. Open-plan noise, shifting priorities, long meetings and admin-heavy processes can turn a role you are genuinely good at into a daily uphill struggle. What many people never discover is that the UK government runs a scheme designed for exactly this situation, and that it can payLeer Más

Brief Overview Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can have a significant impact on relationships, particularly for people with ADHD. Perceived criticism, disapproval, or emotional distance from a partner can trigger intense emotional reactions that feel overwhelming in the moment. This can lead to misunderstandings, reassurance-seeking, withdrawal, or conflict. Understanding that these responses stem from ADHD-related emotionalLeer Más