ADHD Assessment Pathway
For ADHD, assessment considers attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity or restlessness, developmental history, impairment, co-existing conditions and medication suitability where relevant.
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NICE-Compliant Online ADHD, Autism and Psychiatric Assessment Pathways.
Health Private provides online consultant-led assessments informed by NICE guidance, structured clinical history-taking, diagnostic criteria, psychometric tools where appropriate, and careful clinical judgement. The aim is to provide clear diagnosis, treatment planning and professional recommendations.
Assessment Standards
Structured Assessment, Not Just a Questionnaire.
A NICE-compliant assessment pathway should look beyond a simple checklist. Health Private considers presenting symptoms, developmental history, clinical history, current functioning, impact on daily life, co-existing mental health needs, differential diagnosis, risk, physical health requirements where relevant, and the patient’s wider context.
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Clinically structured: assessment is based on a full clinical picture rather than a single score or form result.
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NICE-informed: pathways are informed by relevant NICE guidance for ADHD, autism and mental health assessment where applicable.
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Consultant-led: diagnostic opinion, medication decisions and recommendations are made by Dr Sammad T Hashmi, Consultant Psychiatrist.
Relevant Guidance Areas
NICE-Informed Pathways for ADHD, Autism and Psychiatric Care.
NICE guidance supports careful recognition, diagnosis, management and review. Health Private applies this principle through structured assessment, clinical review and clear documentation.
Autism Assessment Pathway
For autism, assessment considers social communication, interaction, developmental history, sensory needs, routines, masking, current functioning and co-existing needs.
View Autism AssessmentsMedication and Review
Where medication is considered, assessment may include physical health checks, review of risks and benefits, response monitoring, side effects and follow-up planning.
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How a NICE-Compliant Assessment Pathway Works.
The exact pathway depends on the assessment type, age, clinical presentation, available records, safeguarding considerations and whether medication or shared care may be relevant.
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Initial Enquiry
The patient, family member or referrer submits a brief enquiry explaining the assessment need, main symptoms, age, urgency and any relevant background.
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Suitability Review
Health Private reviews whether online assessment is suitable and whether further information, documents or referral details are needed before proceeding.
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Background Information
Relevant documents may be requested, such as previous reports, medication history, school or occupational information, GP letters or collateral history.
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Clinical Assessment
Dr Hashmi completes an online psychiatric assessment, exploring symptoms, history, functioning, impact, risk, co-existing conditions and diagnostic considerations.
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Tools and Questionnaires Where Appropriate
Questionnaires, rating scales or screening tools may be used to support the clinical process, but they do not replace clinical judgement.
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Diagnostic Formulation
The assessment findings are considered alongside clinical criteria, developmental history, functional impact, co-existing symptoms and alternative explanations.
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Treatment and Management Plan
Recommendations may include psychoeducation, therapy, medication review, e-prescription where clinically appropriate, lifestyle strategies, reasonable adjustments or onward referral.
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Report, Feedback or Follow-Up
Where agreed, the outcome may include a written report, feedback meeting, follow-up review, medication monitoring or shared care documentation where clinically appropriate.
ADHD Medication and Monitoring
NICE-Informed ADHD Medication Review and Stabilisation.
Where ADHD medication is clinically appropriate, Health Private may consider physical health checks, medication suitability, risks and benefits, side effects, dose response, stability and follow-up review. E-prescriptions may be arranged through an online pharmacy service where clinically appropriate.
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Physical health checks: blood pressure, height, weight, blood tests or ECG may be required before medication is initiated or reviewed.
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Follow-up review: medication may need monitoring to assess effect, side effects, dose suitability and stability.
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Shared care: once medication is stable, a shared care request may be made to the GP, but GP acceptance is not guaranteed.
Important Medication Note
Medication is not automatic after assessment or diagnosis. Prescribing decisions are made individually by Dr Hashmi after clinical review, suitability assessment and any required physical health checks.
E-prescription may be offered where clinically appropriate.
Medication monitoring may require follow-up appointments.
Shared care is subject to GP review and acceptance.
Shared Care
Shared Care Requests Must Be Clinically Appropriate and Accepted by the GP.
In some ADHD cases, once medication is stable and clinically appropriate, Health Private may prepare documentation to support a shared care request. This may include diagnosis, medication history, reviews, monitoring information and recommendations.
Important:
NHS shared care is not automatic. GP practices may accept, decline or request further information.
Health Private cannot guarantee GP acceptance.
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Clinical Stability
Medication normally needs to be stable before shared care is requested.
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Review Evidence
The GP may expect evidence of diagnosis, specialist review, medication response and monitoring.
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Shared Care Documentation
Health Private may provide documentation to support the shared care request where appropriate.
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GP Decision
The GP decides whether to accept prescribing and monitoring responsibilities under shared care.
What NICE-Compliant Means in Practice
A Careful Process Designed to Support Safe, Clear and Defensible Clinical Decisions.
For Health Private, NICE-compliant assessment means using a structured and clinically responsible pathway, not rushing to diagnosis or medication without proper review.
More Than a Form
Questionnaires may support the assessment, but diagnosis is based on clinical interview, history, functioning and professional judgement.
Developmental and Clinical Context
ADHD and autism assessments may consider early history, lifelong patterns, current impact and co-existing mental health conditions.
Risk and Safeguarding
Where relevant, assessment considers risk, vulnerability, safeguarding, self-neglect or whether urgent NHS or crisis support is needed.
Physical Health Checks
For medication pathways, checks such as blood pressure, weight, blood tests or ECG may be needed before prescribing.
Clear Documentation
Where agreed, Health Private may provide written reports, clinical letters or documentation to support ongoing care.
Follow-Up Planning
Follow-up may be needed for medication monitoring, response review, treatment planning or shared care preparation.
Assessment Fees
NICE-Compliant Assessment Fees.
Initial adult assessment, including urgent where suitable and available
£500
Children initial assessment
£600
Adult follow-up appointment
£250
Children follow-up appointment
£300
Second opinion regarding diagnosis
From £750 onwards
For second opinions, reports, extended document review or specialist instructions, please email info@health-private.co.uk for a quotation.
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Emergency notice:
Health Private is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger,
call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For urgent mental health support in the UK, contact NHS 111
or your local crisis team.