{"id":679,"date":"2026-02-12T15:53:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/a83011\/?page_id=679"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:00:20","slug":"adhd-treatment-at-claypath-university-medical-group-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/a83011\/adhd-treatment-at-claypath-university-medical-group-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"ADHD Treatment at Claypath & University Medical Group What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you have ADHD or suspect you might, this summary outlines how Claypath Medical Practice will work with you and other healthcare specialists to provide the best care possible. We are committed to offering the best possible care for our patients with ADHD. If you have any questions or concerns, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Initial Steps<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Consultation<\/b>: To begin, you\u2019ll have a face-to-face consultation with one of our GPs. This meeting is to assess your symptoms, rule out other conditions, and perform basic physical checks.<\/li>\n
  2. Referral<\/b>: If needed, you\u2019ll be referred to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment. You have the option of choosing a private provider \u2013 which you will have to pay for \u2013 but please note that we cannot vouch for the quality of care provided by private specialists and we will not able able to enter into \u201cShared Care Agreements\u201d with them (see below).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    Shared Care Agreement<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Note:<\/b>\u00a0We only enter into shared care agreements with in-person NHS specialists (i.e. not private specialists or remote-only NHS providers).<\/p>\n

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    1. Start of Medication<\/b>: If medication is prescribed, the specialist will handle the initiation phase until your treatment is stable, which usually involves a three-month review.<\/li>\n
    2. Ongoing Care<\/b>: After stabilisation, the responsibility for prescribing your medication might shift to your GP under what\u2019s known as a \u201cshared care agreement.\u201d<\/li>\n
    3. Annual Reviews<\/b>: The specialist will need to conduct an annual review of your treatment, and you will need to attend a GP appointment every six months for physical checks like blood pressure, pulse rate, and weight.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Important Notes<\/b><\/h2>\n