ADHD Care in General Practice
Update 4/9/25: ADHD Prescribing Authorisation
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Dr Meital, Dr Paliwal, Dr Shawpan and Dr Trinidad have undergone further GP training and are now authorised to prescribe medications to those previously diagnosed and stabilised patients with ADHD aged 6yo+ who meet the criteria. Please ensure you:
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Are a regular patient of Belrose Medical Centre.
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Have attended a minimum of 2 face-to-face GP appointments in the last 2 years at our practice.
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Have been diagnosed with ADHD by a specialist (please provide the GP with a copy of any relevant specialist letters).
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About ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that interferes with a person’s day-to-day activities or development. (Source).
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How is ADHD diagnosed?
​Currently, ADHD is diagnosed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist or psychologist. There aren’t any reliable biological tests to confirm ADHD, e.g. blood tests. Instead, the diagnosis is based on information from the person being assessed and people who know them well like parents, partners or teachers. A health professional also uses assessment tools such as rating scales and questionnaires to help with the diagnosis. (Source).
