Screening is not a diagnosis. You can ask for help without being certain that ADHD is the explanation.
Signs worth talking about
NHS 111 Wales lists the common signs of adult ADHD and advises speaking to your GP if you think you may have it.
Source: NHS 111 Wales: ADHD in adults
Step by step in Wales
For example, the Hywel Dda adult ADHD service accepts professional referrals, usually from a GP, and reviews each one. It is not a crisis service: for mental health support in Wales, call 111 and press option 2, or 999 in an emergency.
- Speak to your GP or another healthcare professional about your difficulties.
- If appropriate, they refer you to your health board's adult ADHD service. You can't usually refer yourself.
- The service reviews the referral and may ask your GP for more information.
- If it's accepted, you're added to the waiting list for an assessment.
Source: Hywel Dda University Health Board: Adult ADHD service
How to prepare
Write down a few recent examples and when you first remember similar difficulties. An online screening result can help, but it is not a diagnosis.
Source: NHS 111 Wales: ADHD in adults
Questions people ask
Can I use Right to Choose in Wales?
No. Right to Choose is part of the NHS in England. In Wales, your local health board runs adult ADHD services.
Can I refer myself to an adult ADHD service in Wales?
Usually not. Services such as Hywel Dda's accept referrals from a professional, usually your GP.
Choose your next step
By Clairemind · General information, not personal medical advice.