South Australian GPs to Diagnose ADHD in Bid to Cut Patient Wait Times

Liberals promise better ADHD care and hospital amenities as election looms

One month from the next state election, the Tasmanian Liberal Party has made a series of pledges for the health sector if it retains government.

South Australian GPs to diagnose ADHD in bid to cut patient wait times

Amid reports of patients waiting months and paying thousands of dollars for an ADHD diagnosis, the state government will allow GPs to diagnose the disorder in an effort to speed up the process.

NHS England » NHS England responds to ADHD Taskforce interim report

An independent taskforce set up to tackle challenges in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) care has published its interim report and recommendations today (Friday 20 June 2025). The report describes that the rates of recognised ADHD in England are lower than the expected prevalence and stresses the need for timely access to needs-based support. To […]

newsGP - Another state gives GPs green light to treat ADHD

South Australia is the latest state to introduce reforms that will enable GPs to diagnose and treat the condition in both adults and children, with the hope of making care more accessible.

South Australia joining the ADHD prescription party - Medical Republic

SA has announced new GP ADHD prescribing laws that will be near identical to most of Australia’s other states.

South Australia reforms ADHD care with GPs to diagnose and treat, cutting costs and wait times

From 2026, South Australian GPs will be empowered to diagnose and treat ADHD, significantly reducing diagnosis wait times and healthcare costs, making essential treatment more accessible statewide.