Make Adult ADHD psychiatric diagnosis accessible for all over 18s on the NHS

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently there are gaps in funding in areas for over 18s who wish to be given a psychiatric assessment for ADHD, so much so that some GPs cannot put forward over 18s for a psychiatric assessment. They are given the choice to either go private or go without the necessary help. Make this service free

In order for patients to access the necessary treatment, those struggling with undiagnosed ADHD face unnecessary obstacles. Meanwhile, whilst waiting for an assessment, some cannot access a referral in areas by their GP, and have to choose between going to a private doctor for a hefty fee in the hundreds, or simply are left with no choice but to go without help.

This is especially affecting those in low income households, who cannot work due to ill health. Diagnostic services need to be free.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions is a matter for the NHS and individual clinicians, but you may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action: Review management of ADHD assessments and increase funding

Timeline

14 Oct 2021	Petition opened for signatures
18 Oct 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Oct 2021

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