- Description
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We are an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) service providing diagnostic assessments and treatment (Psychosocial education, medication initiations and/or reviews) to adults living in Mid and South Essex.
Aims and objectives of the service:
- diagnosis and management of ADHD in adults
- service for young people in transition (from Community paediatric adolescent mental health services) who require on-going monitoring/management of ADHD and do not have any complex mental health problems
- assessment by a psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse or mental health professional with specialist training and knowledge of ADHD
- prescribe pharmacological treatment and advice for ADHD in line with NICE guidance
- managing the shared care of people diagnosed with ADHD with General Practitioners, in line with local protocols (including pharmacological treatment)
- provide self-help information around non-pharmacological interventions to address psychological, lifestyle, behavioural and educational or occupational needs
- Psychoeducational groups for patients who have recently received diagnoses of ADHD, to develop an understanding of ADHD and provide patients with a peer group setting to openly discuss their own diagnoses with others
- liaise with social and occupational services where appropriate
- offer training in and help raise awareness of Adult ADHD
Staff within the service include psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and pharmacists.
- Website
- Address
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Admin centre only - Linden Centre, Pudding Wood Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 7LF
- Map
- Is a referral required?
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Yes. We are unable to accept referrals directly from service users.
Referrals should be made by your GP.
In some circumstances, we will accept direct referrals from CAMHS and Community Paediatric services where individuals are transitioning to adult services.
We may also accept referrals from other mental health professionals if sufficient triage / pre-assessment has been completed.
If you are a service provider and wish to discuss a referral and whether we will accept this directly, please contact us.
- Age range
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18 plus
