Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.

Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school.

Most cases are diagnosed when children are under 12 years old, but sometimes it's diagnosed later in childhood.

Sometimes ADHD was not recognised when someone was a child, and they are diagnosed later as an adult.

The symptoms of ADHD may improve with age, but many adults who were diagnosed with the condition at a young age continue to experience problems.

People with ADHD may also have additional problems, such as sleep and anxiety disorders.

More information can be found at NHS - ADHD Information

Adults:

If you feel you may have ADHD there are a few things that can be helpful prior to your appointment:

• Complete the ADHD questionnaire for adults - Click here to access this
• Write down why you feel you may have the condition on a piece of paper as the GP will often attach this onto the referral letter

Children:

If you feel your child may have ADHD there are a few things that can be helpful prior to your appointment:

• Complete the child ADHD questionnaires:
  • If your child is in primary school - Primary School - click here OR Preschool - click here
  • If your child is in secondary shcool we must have the following TWO forms completed - Form One - School AND Form Two - Parent / Guardian

• Write down why you feel your child may have the condition on a piece of paper as the GP will often attach this onto the referral letter

Right to Choose

If you are considering using the right to choose pathway for your ADHD referral (currently only available for adults) it can be helpful to look at the following information we have created:

Right to choose patient information Leaflet