Already diagnosed with ADHD and considering private care in London? A transfer enquiry starts with your existing diagnostic report, treatment history and current needs. The receiving specialist decides whether the records are sufficient, whether further assessment is needed and whether they can safely take responsibility for your care. The Online GP by The Wellness can help you organise that enquiry and understand the proposed next step. Ask for an itemised quote before booking, including any follow-up, monitoring and prescription administration costs. Acceptance of an existing diagnosis, a prescription at the first appointment and NHS shared care are not guaranteed. The clinical review comes first, so you can make an informed decision about a plan that is right for you.
Updated 4 November 2026. General information to help you prepare an enquiry; the receiving clinician decides the appropriate care plan.
Ask about ADHD transfer of care on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com or call 020 3951 3429.
Why an existing diagnosis still needs a transfer of care
A diagnosis report is useful evidence, but responsibility for treatment has to be agreed with the receiving clinician. They review the assessment, treatment history and monitoring before deciding whether they can accept your care or whether further information or assessment is needed. A transfer enquiry starts that review; it does not guarantee a prescription.
If you were diagnosed abroad or by another UK provider, ask what the receiving clinician needs before booking. An existing diagnosis does not automatically remove the need for further assessment. NICE says ADHD diagnosis and medication initiation require appropriately trained clinicians with expertise in ADHD.
What the transfer-of-care appointment involves
The receiving specialist reviews your diagnostic report, treatment history, recent prescriptions and relevant monitoring. They decide whether the information is sufficient and whether continuing treatment is clinically appropriate. Ask the team which documents are needed for your proposed review.
Bring the original diagnostic report and recent prescriptions, along with the previous clinician’s details and any requested health checks. Missing information can change the appropriate pathway. Even with complete records, acceptance of care and prescribing depend on the clinician’s assessment.
Ask what paperwork you need on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
Stabilising your medication, then moving to shared care
After the first appointment, the purpose of follow-ups is to get you stable on the UK system, confirming that your medication and dose work well here and adjusting where they do not. This settling-in period matters because a prescription that worked elsewhere is not always a perfect match for what is available and monitored in the UK, and the psychiatrist's job is to make it fit rather than assume it does.
After titration and dose stabilisation, NICE recommends shared-care arrangements for prescribing and monitoring with primary care. Your GP must agree to the proposed responsibilities, and local policies matter. Shared care is not automatic. Ask about continuing private care and its full cost if your GP declines.
What does ADHD medication and transfer of care cost in London
Ask for an itemised quote before booking. Confirm the consultation, records review, any further assessment, follow-ups, monitoring and prescription administration. Medication supplied by a pharmacy may be a separate cost. A consultation fee is not the total cost of ongoing care.
The team can explain the proposed pathway and its fees once your enquiry has been reviewed. Confirm what is included, when further charges apply and the cancellation terms before paying. Insurance reimbursement or payment instalments should only be relied on when confirmed for your own booking.
A considered route into private ADHD care in London
Good care begins with understanding your history and agreeing who will hold clinical responsibility. The Online GP by The Wellness can help you organise an enquiry, understand the records needed and discuss the proposed next step. The aim is a clear plan with the clinical review, monitoring and costs explained, not a promise of automatic prescribing.
Arrange your transfer of care on WhatsApp or call 020 3951 3429.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in a private ADHD transfer service?
Look for an appropriately qualified clinician, clear acceptance criteria, records review, a monitoring plan and transparent ongoing fees. Ask who holds responsibility if your NHS GP declines shared care. A useful service explains the whole pathway before you commit.
I was diagnosed with ADHD abroad. Can a UK doctor just continue my prescription
Your existing report and prescription can be submitted for review. The receiving clinician decides whether the evidence is sufficient and whether the proposed treatment is appropriate in the UK. Further assessment may be needed, and a prescription at the first appointment cannot be guaranteed.
Can my GP prescribe my ADHD medication
NICE says ADHD medication should only be initiated by a healthcare professional with training and expertise in diagnosing and managing ADHD. After titration and dose stabilisation, prescribing and monitoring may be shared with primary care under an agreed protocol. Your GP needs to agree; it is not automatic.
What do I need to bring to a transfer-of-care appointment
Bring your diagnostic report, recent prescriptions, previous clinician’s and clinic’s details, GP details and relevant monitoring. Ask the team how to share records securely. Complete paperwork helps the review but does not guarantee transfer acceptance or prescribing.
How much does ADHD transfer of care cost in London
Request an itemised quote for your proposed pathway before booking. Ask separately about records review, consultation, follow-ups, physical monitoring, prescription administration and pharmacy medication costs. Confirm what is included and any cancellation terms before paying.
What is a shared care agreement
An agreement defining the specialist’s and GP’s responsibilities for ongoing treatment, prescribing and monitoring after stabilisation. It requires agreement between the clinicians involved. A private diagnosis or transfer appointment does not guarantee NHS prescribing.
Checklist: what to gather before you book
☐ Your formal ADHD diagnosis letter or report (NHS, private clinic or overseas)
☐ A copy of your current prescription, with medicine name, dose and dates
☐ Any recent blood pressure and heart rate readings if you have them
☐ Your GP details, so a shared care letter can be arranged later
When to seek urgent help
Call 999 for severe chest pain, collapse, severe breathing difficulty or an immediate risk to life. For urgent medical advice that is not an emergency, contact NHS 111 or your treating team. If you are at immediate risk of harming yourself, seek emergency help rather than waiting for an enquiry reply.
Ready to move your ADHD care to the UK? Message us on WhatsApp, email the team or call 020 3951 3429.
The Online GP by The Wellness provides doctor-led private healthcare and can help you enquire about specialist ADHD care. The receiving clinician decides whether a transfer, further assessment or another plan is appropriate. This guide is general information, not individual medical advice.
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Sources: NICE guideline NG87, ADHD diagnosis and management, recommendations 1.3.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.4 and 1.7.29 (nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/chapter/Recommendations). ASA guidance on ADHD references in ads and prescription-only medicine advertising (asa.org.uk). Reviewed 4 November 2026.