Our Services
Specialist ADHD assessment, treatment, and ongoing support – built around you.
At Neurodiverse Nurse, we offer a complete care pathway for adults seeking clarity, support, and effective treatment for ADHD. Whether you’re just beginning to explore a possible diagnosis or already feel certain, our services are designed to guide you through every stage of the journey – from initial screening to long-term support.
Led by Donna Carter, a highly experienced mental health nurse and independent nurse prescriber, our approach is professional, compassionate, and rooted in both clinical excellence and lived experience.
Initial Screening Appointment
Your journey begins when you complete an enquiry, we will send you a screening assessment which will determine whether a full ADHD assessment is clinically appropriate and the right next step for you. This interactive form is a helpful starting point for our assessment, however it is important to recognise that the ASRS is not a diagnostic tool, however it is recommended by the World Health Organisation and serves as a screening questionare to detemine whether someone is experiencing symptoms commonly associated with ADHD.
Neurodiverse Nurse uses cutting edge clinical technology to minimise paperwork involved to
- Understand your concerns and reasons for seeking assessment
- Explore any existing diagnoses, medication, or support you may already have
- Help determine if your difficulties align with neurodevelopmental traits, such as ADHD
This initial stage is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, express your hopes or concerns, and decide whether our service is right for you. If a full ADHD assessment is indicated, we will guide you through booking the next step.
Full Diagnostic Assessment
Our comprehensive ADHD assessment for adults is conducted in line with national best practice, including NICE guidelines. The assessment lasts up to 90 minutes and includes:
- A detailed psychiatric and developmental history
- Review of current symptoms and functional impact
- Use of validated ADHD screening tools
- Option to involve someone who knew you in childhood, such as a parent or caregiver (recommended but not essential)
This holistic approach ensures that your experience is fully explored – and that any co-occurring mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions are recognised and considered. You’ll receive a thorough diagnostic letter following the appointment, whether or not a diagnosis of ADHD is made.
Personalised Treatment Planning
If you receive an ADHD diagnosis, we’ll work with you to develop a tailored treatment plan that suits your lifestyle, goals, and preferences. This includes:
- Psychoeducation about ADHD and its impact in adulthood
- Exploring whether ADHD medication is appropriate for you
- Discussing non-medical strategies and workplace or educational support
- Signposting to additional resources, therapy, or coaching if needed
Because Donna is an independent nurse prescriber, you won’t need to wait for a separate referral to discuss medication. We can begin this process together, if you choose to, at your own pace.
Follow-Up Medication & Annual Reviews
For those who decide to start medication, we offer structured support throughout the titration phase – the process of safely finding the right type and dose of ADHD medication for your needs. You’ll receive:
- Regular check-ins to monitor effectiveness and side effects
- Clear guidance on how the medication works
- Adjustments as needed to optimise results
Once your medication has been stabilised, we offer annual reviews to assess ongoing response, monitor health markers (such as blood pressure and weight), and ensure your treatment continues to be effective and safe. This continuity of care is a vital part of managing ADHD in adults successfully over the long term.
Typically 5 appointments will be required before a shared care agreement is completed.
Shared Care – What Happens Next
To support long-term, cost-effective access to your medication, we can work with your NHS GP to establish a shared care agreement. This means that once you’re stable on medication and both parties agree, your GP can take over prescribing under shared care – while Neurodiverse Nurse remains available for review and support, a shared care agreement requires an annual review to be completed by a specialist, we will prioritise this appointment for existing clients, this is chargeble at £150.
We’ll provide your GP with a full diagnostic letter and titration report to facilitate this process. Not all GPs offer shared care, but we’ll help you explore this route where possible, and can continue private prescribing if needed.
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