After diagnosis
What Happens After an ADHD Diagnosis?
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What happens after an ADHD diagnosis?
After an ADHD diagnosis you receive a written report and a follow-up discussion. Next steps may include information and support about ADHD, practical adjustments at work or in education, psychological approaches and — where clinically appropriate — a medication assessment followed by titration and monitoring.
- Written report and follow-up call
- Share the diagnosis with your GP (with consent)
- Work and study adjustments may be available
- Medication only if clinically appropriate
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After an ADHD diagnosis, you'll receive a written report, and we'll talk through support and, where appropriate, medication.
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Your report and follow-up
The report explains how criteria were met, any coexisting conditions and personalised recommendations. A follow-up call lets you ask questions.
Telling your GP
With your consent we share the diagnosis with your GP so your record is accurate and future care is coordinated.
Work and education
You may be entitled to reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 if ADHD has a substantial and long-term effect on daily activities. Access to Work and university disability services may help.
Treatment options
Options include information and support, adjustments, psychological approaches and medication where clinically appropriate. See our ADHD treatment guide.
Driving
You must tell the DVLA if your ADHD affects your ability to drive safely.
Book an ADHD Assessment
Structured clinical assessment and written outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to tell my employer?
No. Disclosure is your choice, although it may help you access adjustments.
Will I automatically get medication?
No. A separate medication assessment decides whether it's appropriate.
Can a diagnosis affect insurance?
Some insurers ask about diagnoses; answer honestly and check your policy.
What if I'm not diagnosed?
Your report explains why and recommends other next steps.
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Clinically reviewed by
Shamir PatelMPharm, Independent Prescriber · CQC Registered Manager & Clinical Pharmacist
GPhC 2049338- Published
- 1 September 2026
- Last reviewed
- 28 September 2026
- Next review
- 28 September 2027
References
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (NG87). National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), 2018, updated 2019. Source
- Equality Act 2010: guidance. GOV.UK. Source
- Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition. GOV.UK. Source
- ADHD and driving. GOV.UK / DVLA. Source