NHS specialists follow strict rules when they diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication. They work with GPs to create a shared care plan. This allows the GP, specialist, and patient to work together safely.

Private specialists have different rules, and GPs cannot always check their safety standards. Because of this, GPs are not required to prescribe medication from private clinics. If you use private care, you might need to pay for your medicine until an NHS clinic takes over.

At Foundry:

• We will keep giving you ADHD medication if you already have a shared care plan with a private specialist. The plan must meet NHS rules, and you need to attend your check-ups.
• We stopped accepting new shared care plans from private clinics on 1 November 2024.

If you leave a private clinic and want NHS care, we cannot give you medication until an NHS specialist writes a new care plan. This may take time, and there could be a gap in your treatment.