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Psychiatry-UK 2022-08-12 Person 5 5 0

Disclaimer: I gave the location 5*s because Psychiatry UK is online only. Therefore, the location is my own house and it's (usually) nice and clean. I first heard of Psychiatry UK back in 2019 and tried to be referred there but my GP was difficult. I switched GP during 2021 and was finally referred in Spring of that year. The appointment waiting time was fairly long (over half a year) but was much shorter and far more transparent than the NHS vague waiting lists which are multiple years long in most places. I was put on an NHS waiting list for ADHD in 2018 and never heard anything back over the last few years. There was also a wait between when I was finally diagnosed (November 2021) and the start of titration (February 2022) but the waiting time was fairly accurate to what they had told me so I was pleased with that. I filled out some forms when first referred which asked about experiences and also included a couple of family/friends testimony to back up what I was saying. The diagnosis appointment itself was very straight forward. The doctor asked me questions about my experiences throughout my life and I never felt like he was judging/doubting/trying to trip me up at any point. It was fairly brief and I honestly thought there would be more to it, such as tests, to make sure people weren't lying to obtain medication but I much prefer this than being forced to prove my own struggles. Titration was a positive experience. My prescriber was a lady called Lorraine who was always very helpful, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. It lasted for around 6 months which is a lot longer than the typical 8-12 weeks stated on the website but I'm glad they took the time to make sure everything was fine before ending the titration. Medication was also sent directly to my house which was useful as I work from home. Overall, I would give 4.5*s out of 5. The half a star missing only because the wait times are still quite long considering how much something like ADHD can affect all aspects of your life especially if severe like my own. I would highly recommend Psychiatry UK to anyone seeking an ADHD diagnosis/treatment especially if you can't afford private care.