Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I register with a GP outside of Kingston?
Your new GP will need to refer you to their local ADHD Service and you will be discharged from the Kingston Adult ADHD Service.
What happens if I move out of Kingston but am still on a waiting list, for an assessment or medication, for example?
Your new GP can explain the situation to the new ADHD service in their referral to them, and ask that they consider honouring your referral date and place on the waiting list. We will discharge you from our service.
I’m moving to Kingston but have been on the waiting list with another borough. What do I do?
Please ask your Kingston GP to refer you to us, with as much information as possible. Including, previous referral dates as we will honour these.
My contact details have changed, what do I do?
Please notify your GP of any changes to your contact details. Please also email ndsadhd@yourhealthcare.org and we will ensure that your records are synced and updated.
I’ve run out of ADHD medication, what do I do?
If you have a Shared Care Protocol in place with your GP, they continue to prescribe ADHD medication for you.
What is a Shared Care Protocol and how long is it valid for?
A Shared Care Protocol is an agreement between the patient, GP and the ADHD specialist service, regarding treatment and ongoing management of ADHD medications. As part of this agreement, the patient should be reviewed annually.
I’ve missed an appointment, what do I do?
If you did not provide at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or re-arrange your appointment, this will be recorded as you Did Not Attend (DNA). Correspondence will be sent to you and your GP, with the request that you get in contact with ourselves to re-book. Should you DNA a second time, you will be discharged.
How long is an ADHD assessment and what is involved?
An assessment for adult ADHD can take up to two hours, but could be longer if required. Our assessors will ask for information from your childhood, as well as what impacts you as an adult. Further information about this can be found on our information leaflet.
Our Kingston Adult ADHD Service leaflet can be found by clicking here.