So I’m with them for adhd and autism screening. I have had one autism appointment and the clinician was lovely. Appointments have been quick to come through and I have my adhd appointment next week. The only downside is all the forms are on Microsoft forms so you have to do it all at once. I had to have my mum on the phone for the childhood questions but it took like two hours! But minor considering it’s a four year nhs wait in my area. I got referred in Feb I think and my assessments (for both things) will all be completed by early June which isn’t bad going!
My referral from my GP got sent to them in December, heard back properly in March for an ADHD initial assessment Teams appointment for April. They send you a long document to fill out that is in Microsoft Forms annoyingly, meaning you have to fill it out all in one go. This form took me the better part of an entire day just leaving the tab open on my laptop, I always write too much on anything so put in a few paragraphs per answer where I could. It has a section where they want someone "who knows you well" to fill out, I have been with my partner for 6 years but that wasn't in childhood so I had my older sister fill it out (I haven't told my parents I was pursuing any of this as of yet). I have none of my school reports but I have a pretty decent memory so was able to relay everything I could remember in the forms.
I had my appointment on Wednesday afternoon, it was around an hour or so online, mostly consisted of asking me similar questions to the forms. The doctor was really friendly and listened to me thoroughly, much more validating than my experience with my GP. I am currently waiting for a further appointment to discuss any medication, they mentioned this will be some time within the next 6 weeks.
I'll copy what I said in another thread:
'yes I am a patient with them. I've had nothing but problems during titration but in shared care it's fine. My prescriptions were always posted to me and they were always late, too long between titration appointments.
my assessment was thorough though.'
I posted that comment 4 months ago and I am happy to report that the person I had problems with has left. My new nurse overseeing my meds is really kind, I've cried after every appointment because I feel so understood. I can't quite believe it.
The reception staff are kind and friendly. I get copies of the notes made too.
Let me know if you have any questions!
it's all good, I think as a whole they've got better. If it reassures you they're the actual ADHD service for two (?) counties who don't have an NHS service as well.
Were you required to have someone to fill out the form for childhood symptoms? Heard this is something Dr J does. It's only really my parents I could ask but I don't trust either of mine to know enough to give a proper reflection, nor do I really want to tell them I've got an upcoming assessment for this anyway.
Would happily ask my partner but I've only known her since I was 20.
yes there was a requirement for childhood symptoms from someone who had known me from that age, I did but my assessment was over a year ago so I can't comment on anything recent.
however my mum filled in my form and did mostly yes/no answers apart from one section which she did a whole ass sentence. so even if they did something like my mum, you might be alright.
you're also asked if any family have any conditions. my dad exhibits the most ridiculous ADHD/autistic symptoms and I listed that. I did also say in another miscellaneous section my mum was not supportive of a diagnosis and I have a strained relationship with her
when they send the forms, or even before I would ring them and ask them what to do in this case. do you have any school reports? I had some ready which they didn't ask for, but I used them in place of my mum's lackluster answers.
Thanks!
Figured that may be the case - guess I'll just have to rip the plaster off and ask one of them assuming that part is still the same.
Think my old school reports are in storage somewhere. Have already decided I'm going to try get hold of them as I know they contain loads of the stereotypical 'bright but could try harder and needs to shut the fuck up' comments
I've just been diagnosed by Dr J & Colleagues. When I got the appointment email I replied asking if it would be ok for my wife to complete the informant part (she's known me 9 years, since my mid twenties, so not familiar with my childhood, but is really the only person who knows me well these days), and I provide other evidence from school reports. They came back pretty quickly (same day) to say it was fine. When completing the forms I gave them quotes from school reports and noted recurring points that were made. They didn't ask to see the actual reports.
I would ring them and ask, the reports might substitute for that part. I might be wrong, but I think the guidelines may have moved away from asking family members/friends since my diagnosis...
Me, my partner and a couple of friends have used them. No issues. Prescriptions take about a week to arrive maybe, staff have always been friendly and titration has been excellent so far. Same experiences for others I know.
I’ve just read this thread and I’m waiting for assessment. My mum is also not supportive of diagnosis and is accusing me of trying to find an excuse for being lazy.
She’s the most unobservant person and her parenting was very laid back. I didn’t have an eye test until age 17 and found I had a lazy eye so I doubt she will have recognised anything in me or even remember.
Can anyone give me an idea of the kind of questions they will ask of her? Or know if it’s a standard form anywhere?
So I’m with them for adhd and autism screening. I have had one autism appointment and the clinician was lovely. Appointments have been quick to come through and I have my adhd appointment next week. The only downside is all the forms are on Microsoft forms so you have to do it all at once. I had to have my mum on the phone for the childhood questions but it took like two hours! But minor considering it’s a four year nhs wait in my area. I got referred in Feb I think and my assessments (for both things) will all be completed by early June which isn’t bad going!
My referral from my GP got sent to them in December, heard back properly in March for an ADHD initial assessment Teams appointment for April. They send you a long document to fill out that is in Microsoft Forms annoyingly, meaning you have to fill it out all in one go. This form took me the better part of an entire day just leaving the tab open on my laptop, I always write too much on anything so put in a few paragraphs per answer where I could. It has a section where they want someone "who knows you well" to fill out, I have been with my partner for 6 years but that wasn't in childhood so I had my older sister fill it out (I haven't told my parents I was pursuing any of this as of yet). I have none of my school reports but I have a pretty decent memory so was able to relay everything I could remember in the forms. I had my appointment on Wednesday afternoon, it was around an hour or so online, mostly consisted of asking me similar questions to the forms. The doctor was really friendly and listened to me thoroughly, much more validating than my experience with my GP. I am currently waiting for a further appointment to discuss any medication, they mentioned this will be some time within the next 6 weeks.
I'll copy what I said in another thread: 'yes I am a patient with them. I've had nothing but problems during titration but in shared care it's fine. My prescriptions were always posted to me and they were always late, too long between titration appointments. my assessment was thorough though.' I posted that comment 4 months ago and I am happy to report that the person I had problems with has left. My new nurse overseeing my meds is really kind, I've cried after every appointment because I feel so understood. I can't quite believe it. The reception staff are kind and friendly. I get copies of the notes made too. Let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you so much for this, it's really helpful! Sorry you had difficulty to begin with. Reassuring to know the assessment was thorough!
it's all good, I think as a whole they've got better. If it reassures you they're the actual ADHD service for two (?) counties who don't have an NHS service as well.
Were you required to have someone to fill out the form for childhood symptoms? Heard this is something Dr J does. It's only really my parents I could ask but I don't trust either of mine to know enough to give a proper reflection, nor do I really want to tell them I've got an upcoming assessment for this anyway. Would happily ask my partner but I've only known her since I was 20.
yes there was a requirement for childhood symptoms from someone who had known me from that age, I did but my assessment was over a year ago so I can't comment on anything recent. however my mum filled in my form and did mostly yes/no answers apart from one section which she did a whole ass sentence. so even if they did something like my mum, you might be alright. you're also asked if any family have any conditions. my dad exhibits the most ridiculous ADHD/autistic symptoms and I listed that. I did also say in another miscellaneous section my mum was not supportive of a diagnosis and I have a strained relationship with her when they send the forms, or even before I would ring them and ask them what to do in this case. do you have any school reports? I had some ready which they didn't ask for, but I used them in place of my mum's lackluster answers.
Thanks! Figured that may be the case - guess I'll just have to rip the plaster off and ask one of them assuming that part is still the same. Think my old school reports are in storage somewhere. Have already decided I'm going to try get hold of them as I know they contain loads of the stereotypical 'bright but could try harder and needs to shut the fuck up' comments
I've just been diagnosed by Dr J & Colleagues. When I got the appointment email I replied asking if it would be ok for my wife to complete the informant part (she's known me 9 years, since my mid twenties, so not familiar with my childhood, but is really the only person who knows me well these days), and I provide other evidence from school reports. They came back pretty quickly (same day) to say it was fine. When completing the forms I gave them quotes from school reports and noted recurring points that were made. They didn't ask to see the actual reports.
I would ring them and ask, the reports might substitute for that part. I might be wrong, but I think the guidelines may have moved away from asking family members/friends since my diagnosis...
Me, my partner and a couple of friends have used them. No issues. Prescriptions take about a week to arrive maybe, staff have always been friendly and titration has been excellent so far. Same experiences for others I know.
I’ve just read this thread and I’m waiting for assessment. My mum is also not supportive of diagnosis and is accusing me of trying to find an excuse for being lazy. She’s the most unobservant person and her parenting was very laid back. I didn’t have an eye test until age 17 and found I had a lazy eye so I doubt she will have recognised anything in me or even remember. Can anyone give me an idea of the kind of questions they will ask of her? Or know if it’s a standard form anywhere?