GPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026

Greenock MSP urges locals to have their say in ADHD and autism wait times probe

Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan has welcomed a Holyrood committee’s move to investigate the long waiting times which are reportedly…

Women With ADHD 'Significantly More Likely' To Have 'Overlooked' Health Condition

Those with ADHD symptoms but no formal diagnosis seem even more likely to have the condition.

GPs, nurse practitioners will soon be allowed to diagnose and treat ADHD

GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year.

GPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026

GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year, the Ministry of Health says. The change has been long called for...

Changes For Prescribing ADHD Medications

This is a great step forward for timely access to support and for system efficiency. A number of our GPs and nurse practitioners are already working closely with psychiatrists to treat ADHD, so they already have the skills to manage this work,” Mr Doocey ...

GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD. The Medsafe and Pharmac decisions will help patients avoid the ballooning wait times to see a specialist psychiatrist. The SMC asked experts for comment.  Anna Elders, mental health nurse practitioner, The Psychology Group, comments: “I’m really welcoming these changes. I think it’s absolutely fantastic for the ADHD community and the men…