FOI Request 7977 - Waiting Times after ADHD Diagnosis

Details of the Request

1. The current wait time for an undiagnosed adult to see a psychiatrist for ADHD after being referred from a GP on the NHS
2. The current wait time for an undiagnosed child to see a psychiatrist for ADHD after being referred from a GP on the NHS
3. The current wait time to see a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for ADHD following an ADHD diagnosis
4. The number of children (under the age of 18) with an ADHD diagnosis
5. The number of children (under the age of 18) with an ADHD diagnosis who are also being treated for a psychiatric comorbidity, including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder, sleep disorders and substance abuse. a. Please provide this as a breakdown by comorbidity
6. The number of adults (over the age of 18) with an ADHD diagnosis
7. The number of adults (over the age of 18) with an ADHD diagnosis who are also being treated for a psychiatric comorbidity, including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder, sleep disorders and substance abuse. a. Please provide this as a breakdown by comorbidity.

Please could you also provide the average wait time for each year from 2015-2020, if doing so will not push this request over the cost limit.

Details of the Response

Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an acute Trust and does not have mental health services. May I refer you to Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, who is our local provider of specialist mental health services: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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