For children and young people (up to 18):
Please see the Autism, ADHD and ADD support and assessment (opens link in new window) page.
For people over 18:
The Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) service (opens link in new window) is a run by the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation trust (SWYPFT) (opens link in new window)
The service for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a specialist service dedicated to supporting:
- young people moving from children to adult services
- adults previously diagnosed with ADHD requesting referral back to services
- adults seeking a new diagnostic assessment
There main clinic is based at the Manygates clinic in Wakefield, however they use a number of community bases, including ones in Kirklees.
Service users have access to a multi-disciplinary team which includes medical, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy and speech & language therapy practitioners. Specialist social work support is also available from the team or from our local authority partners.
Referrals are accepted from GP's, consultants and other services within the SWYPFT.
You will be contacted by SWYPFT with an appointment for the diagnostic assessment.
Outcome of the assessment:
Following a confirmation of diagnosis the Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) team provide specialist assessment, treatment and support, such as:
- information and education around ADHD
- medication management
- support to identify and achieve individual goals using the ADHD star assessment (a way to track progress)
- psychological assessment and therapy
- support to develop independent living skills
- carer assessment, information and support
- interventions may be offered on an individual or group basis
For adults accessing the service on an out of area basis, short-term support will be offered. If long-term support is needed this will normally mean an individual is referred back to their local services.
