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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD

We work with adults (18 years and over) who have a GP in the London borough of Kingston, by providing assessments for ADHD and support when a diagnosis is made.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder which impacts three main areas: attention; impulsivity and hyperactivity. Adults with ADHD may have significant problems with areas of executive functioning and working memory.

This can have a significant impact on day to day life, relationships, family life, employment and education.

Getting a diagnosis can give people, their friends, family and co- workers a better understanding of individual strengths, support needs and abilities. It may also help you develop coping strategies.

Symptoms of ADHD

Symptoms of Adult ADHD can include:

  • Struggling to follow instructions
  • Having problems maintaining focus on a task
  • Becoming easily distracted
  • Missing details, forgetting things, and having difficulty processing information
  • Constantly feeling ‘on the go’.

Getting a diagnosis

We will complete the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD (DIVA 5.0) with you, which is a specialist diagnostic tool for use with adults, as recommended in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Following a diagnosis of ADHD, information will be shared regarding next steps.

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Contact and referrals

If you want to contact anyone from the ADHD service, please email: ndsadhd@yourhealthcare.org

Our referral form is here. Referrals must be completed by a registered healthcare professional.

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Shortage of ADHD Medication

You may have heard, either from your clinician, pharmacist or in the media, that there is a national supply shortage of the medication prescribed to help manage ADHD symptoms. The shortage has been caused by a combination of manufacturing issues and an increased global demand.

Our ADHD service is working closely with local GPs and community pharmacies to address the shortage and find supplies of ADHD medicines. We know how important your medication is to you so please be patient with our staff who are working hard to support you until the problem has been resolved.

Common Questions

What should I do if I cannot get medication?
If you cannot get your medication from your usual pharmacy, the first step is to try other pharmacies, as another one may have it in stock. You can use the find a pharmacy page on the NHS website www.nhs.uk. Some pharmacies also have an online stock checker e.g. Boots pharmacy | Online Prescription stock checker.

What should I do if I am still unable to get my prescription?
Please contact your GP at the earliest opportunity if your medication is a regular repeat from your GP surgery. Please contact us at ndsadhd@yourhealthcare.org if we are prescribing your medication (or you have only recently started ADHD medication).

Additional information

Additional information about our ADHD Services is given on our leaflet here

Additional information about ADHD, including medication and other interventions, is given here: Choice and Medication

We are currently seeing people for assessment referred in August 2021 (updated September 2025).

We know the waiting time is very long and we are sorry for any worry this may cause. We will contact you again when we are ready to offer you an appointment. In the meantime, the information above about ADHD can be very helpful.

If you need additional support whilst you wait, you can access Togetherall — a free, anonymous, and clinically moderated online community offering 24/7 mental health support, self-help courses, and a safe space to connect with others experiencing similar challenges.

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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our services, policies, and procedures. We hope you find the answers you need, and we’re always happy to assist further. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We are an independent community interest company (CIC), but are funded by the NHS and local authorities to provide health and social care community services for residents in Kingston, and additional learning disability services in Richmond. If we make any profit, it is reinvested into our community services

If you click on the ‘Our services’ tab and choose the service you need, details of how to refer are available. If there is no referral form listed, please use the generic community healthcare referral form here.

You can also call for emergency referrals to our Rapid Response service (2-hour urgent community response) or Urgent Care Support Service (care homes).

It is possible to self refer to some of our services (e.g. rapid response, children’s speech and language). If you click on the ‘Our services’ tab and choose the service you need, details of how to refer are available. You can also call our single point of access team on 020 8274 7088 for referrals to our Rapid Response service (2-hour urgent community response).

Click here to see our current vacancies. The links will take you through to the NHS Jobs website which processes our applications. Please feel free to contact our recruitment team if you have any queries: HRhub@yourhealthcare.org

Still have a question? Our friendly team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Make a referral

To make a referral, please download and complete our referral form below, then attach it using the upload section on the right. Referrals are accepted from health and social care professionals.

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ADHD Referral form

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Our Service Locations

Where can you find this service?

22 Hollyfield Road
Surbiton
KT5 9AL
Tel: 020 8339 8000

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