Referral information (ADHD pathway)

We accept referrals from health professionals including GPs and school nurses/health visitors.

Any concerns raised by schools about a child/young person should be communicated to the relevant health professional who will assess the child/young person and refer to the specialist services if appropriate.

• ADHD Pathway PDF
• Quick ADHD pathway Reference Guide PDF
• Click here for a chart detailing the referral pathway

GP shared care/ ADHD medication information

A shared care agreement with the GP is initiated within 3 months of stabilizing children on their medication. Shared care contracts with GPs allow administration of repeat ADHD prescriptions and safe monitoring of ADHD medications between specialist clinic appointments.Please refer to our GP shared care guidelines

For more information view our ADHD medication information/neurobiology presentation.

Click on the links below for more on ADHD medication information (NICE 2008):

• www.emc.medicines.org.uk
• Methylphenidate – Change from Concerta XL tablets to Xaggitin XL tablets