Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a spectrum disorder – you can have these symptoms in ways that are mild, moderate or severe.

Each person with ADHD will experience symptoms differently.

Symptoms of ADHD can be put into three different categories:

• Inattentiveness – having a very short attention span, being easily distracted, being unable to concentrate, have difficulty following instructions, finding it hard to really listen to people when they’re talking to you, difficulty with organisation or being unable to finish tasks;
• Hyperactivity – being unable to sit still, feeling restless and fidgety, always being on the move, being very chatty and often interrupting other people;
• Impulsiveness – being unable to wait your turn (e.g. in a game, queue, conversation), acting without thinking first, failure to think about consequences and little or no sense of danger (e.g. around traffic).

When to seek help

If you feel like these sorts of symptoms are starting to disrupt your everyday life or are affecting relationships, it may be time to get support.

Self referral

Unfortunately due to the complexity of this condition and or the need for supporting documentation from your GP it is not possible to self-refer for ADHD. ADHD can affect your mental health in ways such as an increase in anxiety. If you would like support with anxiety or another condition that we accept self referrals for, please go to the relevant health topic page where you will find further information on the condition, a link to self-refer and self-help resources.

Referral via your GP

All referrals for assessment of ADHD require you to make an appointment with your GP to discuss a referral for assessment of ADHD. Your GP will make a referral which will then be assessed if appropriate.

Your GP cannot refer you without a completed school and parent report, which must have been completed within 6 months of your GP appointment. Please arrange for these to have been completed before discuss your concerns with the GP. Take these documents with you to the GP appointment. Links to forms are below.

Please provide detailed information on the forms about the difficulties your child is experiencing at home and school. This information will help us understand your child or young person’s needs to ensure the best outcome for a referral into the service. Schools and parents should work together to complete the referral forms.

Referral Forms (Electronic versions):

Parent-Carer Questionnaire – ALL AGES 

School Questionnaire – SECONDARY SCHOOL

Referral Forms (Manual versions):

Parent-Carer Questionnaire – ALL AGES

School Questionnaire – SECONDARY SCHOOL