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Answers to frequently asked questions:<\/p>\n

\n \n What services do you provide?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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We currently see patients for a diagnostic assessment and initial titration of medication where applicable.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We also see patients for a \u2018Post Diagnostic Consultation\u2019. This is for patients previously diagnosed with ADHD who require a clinical appointment specifically for a change in their treatment or a review of their diagnosis. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are not commissioned to provide on-going prescribing or annual medical reviews (see more information in the \u2018Do you offer on-going prescriptions and annual reviews?\u2019 FAQ below).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/details>\n

\n \n Why are you paused to new referrals at present?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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We have taken the difficult decision to pause to all new referrals so we can focus solely upon seeing patients for assessment and treatment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the unprecedented number of referrals we receive each month as a small team, we spend a significant amount time processing new referrals and responding to existing referral queries, which results in less time seeing patients.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This decision has been made with our commissioners (BOB ICB – Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board) and the senior executive team of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. This situation is under regular review.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/details>\n

\n \n Am I still on the waiting list?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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Please be reassured that you remain on our waiting list unless we have written to you to advise otherwise<\/span>, or you have informed us that you no longer want an assessment or have had one elsewhere.<\/p>\n

The Oxfordshire Adult ADHD service has no access to the NHS app, any messages received via the app are not directly from this service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/details>\n

\n \n Where am I on the waiting list?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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The service currently has 3 waiting lists\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

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  1. Assessment<\/strong>\u00a0 – This is for people who have been accepted for assessment for ADHD.<\/li>\n
  2. Post diagnostic consultation<\/strong> –\u00a0 This is for patients previously diagnosed with ADHD who require a clinical review specifically for a change in their treatment or a review of their diagnosis.<\/li>\n
  3. Medication titration<\/strong> –\u00a0 This is for people who have been assessed and diagnosed by our team and would like to commence medication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At present we are not able to provide individual waiting list timeframes, as there are several factors which are not possible to accurately predict (and which means your timeframe might change). We appreciate this is frustrating news.<\/p>\n

    We understand that our long waiting list is likely to be a contributing factor in any mental distress you are currently experiencing.\u00a0 as a non-emergency NHS service, we have a service policy of offering appointments purely on the basis of referral date, and we are unable to accelerate or prioritise your referral in any way.<\/p>\n

    We are doing our best to see as many people as quickly and as safely as possible, and we are sorry for the considerable length of time it is taking for you to be offered an appointment.<\/p>\n

    Whilst you are waiting to be seen, you may find some of the material on the \u2018Resources\u2019 section of our website useful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/details>\n

    \n \n Can my appointment be brought forward because of my needs?<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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    We recognise that our long waiting list is likely to be a contributing factor in any mental distress you are currently experiencing.<\/p>\n

    As a non-emergency NHS service, we have a service policy of offering appointments purely on the basis of referral date, and we are unable to accelerate or prioritise your referral in any way.\u00a0 This applies to all new patients, CAMHS transition patients, patients returning to the NHS and those seeking to revisit treatment.<\/p>\n

    If you believe your mental health has deteriorated significantly, we encourage you to contact your GP to explore whether it might be appropriate to be referred to a mental health service.<\/p>\n

    Alternatively you may wish to contact one of the following services:<\/p>\n