The ADHD assessment landscape is crowded, confusing, and sometimes unsafe. From NICE compliance to spotting co-occurring conditions, here are 5 key things to look for when choosing a provider so your assessment is more than a tick-box exercise and gives you answers that actually help.

It might sound dramatic, but the risks of undiagnosed ADHD are real. A major UK study found that adults with ADHD have significantly shorter life expectancies, often due to unmanaged symptoms, risky behaviours, and chronic stress. Diagnosis isn’t just about getting answers; it could be what helps someone live longer, safer, and better.

Autism doesn’t mean a lack of empathy; it often means too much of the wrong kind. This blog explores the difference between cognitive and affective empathy and why so many deeply sensitive, intuitive people go undiagnosed. If someone you love feels everything yet struggles to connect, this might explain why.