Shortage of Medicines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Your local pharmacy, General Practitioner (GP) and ADHD service work hard to make sure you get the medicines you need, when you need them, but sometimes we experience difficulties in sourcing medicines. Unfortunately, there is a national shortage of many of the medicines we use in ADHD because of increased global demand and manufacturing problems. Further information for patients, families and carers.

The Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service provides an assessment and treatment service for adults who are experiencing difficulty with symptoms of ADHD.  The team is made up of a number of health care professionals.

They’re always considerate, supportive and above all, understanding of the issues I face.

I felt that treatment was planned around my needs, not what the staff thought was best.

Who is the Adult ADHD Service for?

The Adult ADHD Service is for men and women over the age of 18 years who have GPs in Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside and require a period of assessment and treatment.

Thank you for the amazing care and patience I had during my assessment.

For patients who are registered in North Cumbria assessments and reviews are provided by either Psychiatry UK or they have the right to choose a provider via their GP.

How can I get referred?

Your GP or another health professional can refer you for assessment if they think that you may be experiencing ADHD by writing to us.

I have always been listened to and treated with respect. All the staff went out of their way to ensure I received appropriate care tailored to my individual circumstances.