NHS inform — ADHD in children and young people
NHS inform guidance for Scotland on ADHD in children and young people, school/GP discussion, local assessment variation, waiting and private-assessment caveats.
Scope for navigation
Scotland Practical guide
The reviewed scope specifically identifies Scotland.
What it is for
Use as the national Scotland-facing starting route when a child or young person may need ADHD support or assessment.
Who or what context
Children and young people, parents/carers, schools and supporters in Scotland.
Access
Related topics
Questions that lead here
Limitations and possible poor fit
- NHS inform explicitly states that there is no single standard ADHD assessment approach across Scotland; local health-board pathways differ.
- School support and clinical diagnosis are distinct.
- Private-assessment acceptance and later NHS treatment must be checked with the local health board and GP.
Cost and access notes
- Publicly accessible online; NHS access depends on the local health board pathway.
Ownership and conflicts
- NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service; ND Oracle records the official route without assuming local availability or outcome.
Evidence status
This listing makes no efficacy or safety claim. It records what the resource is, what it is for, how to reach it and what limitations are already known.
Page provenance and review state
Current NHS inform child/young-person ADHD page checked on 2026-09-03 for school/GP support, health-board variation, waiting and private-assessment acceptance wording. Listing is descriptive and claimless.