ADHD Medication
Supporting your child's treatment: NHS-funded ADHD medication service
Navigating the pathway to treatment can feel overwhelming. At Paloma Health, our specialist NHS ADHD medication service provides tailored titration and ongoing monitoring to help your child thrive.
Please note: Our medication service is currently only available to children and young people who have received an ADHD diagnosis through a Paloma Health NHS ADHD assessment.
Who is this for
Who is this for?
At this time our NHS ADHD medication service is only available to young people who have been assessed and diagnosed with ADHD by Paloma Health.
Diagnosed with ADHD by our team
If your child has received a diagnosis of ADHD from our team, ADHD medication may be discussed as a treatment option in your child's outcome call.
Agreed together as the next step
If it is agreed between your child's assessor, yourself and your child, your child will be transferred to our ADHD medication service.
Not yet assessed by Paloma Health?
Your child will need an NHS ADHD assessment with us first. Any NHS GP in England can refer your child to us under NHS Right to Choose. Talking to your GP →
Paloma Health is only available in England, and only NHS GPs in England can refer into our service.
How our service works
How our service works
Three stages take your child from an agreed treatment decision to settled, monitored medication with repeat prescriptions sent straight to your pharmacy.
Stage 1
Eligibility
If your child has received a diagnosis of ADHD from our team, ADHD medication may be discussed as a treatment option in your child's outcome call.
If it is agreed between your child's assessor, yourself and your child, your child will be transferred to our ADHD medication service.
Stage 2
Titration
You and your child will meet regularly with a prescriber and gradually adjust the dose over six weeks.
We will regularly gather feedback from the:
Parent
School
Young Person
This feedback helps to track progress across home and classroom environments.
Stage 3
Monitoring
After titration you and your child will have regular check-ins with a prescriber to ensure that the medication is helping with your child's ADHD symptoms.
Repeat prescriptions will be sent straight to your local pharmacy, no GP requests needed.
What to expect
What to expect during titration
We understand that the journey to finding the right ADHD medication for your child can be daunting. Here's what you can expect throughout titration.
Online questionnaires
Completed by you, your child's school and your child, so the prescriber can see how each dose is working across settings
Prescriber appointments
You and your child will meet regularly with a prescriber and gradually adjust the dose over six weeks.
20 minute appointments
Physical health checks
Height, weight, heart rate and blood pressure are recorded regularly throughout titration so treatment stays safe as the dose changes.
At each review
Ongoing monitoring
Regular check-ins with a prescriber, and repeat prescriptions sent straight to your local pharmacy, no GP requests needed.
After titration
The Paloma Portal
Throughout your child's NHS ADHD medication journey, you will have access to our Paloma Content Hub with valuable information and support, curated by our prescribers.
Wait times
ADHD medication service wait time
Our current wait times from onboarding survey to first appointment is approximately 12 weeks.
Hybrid exeter, 5-18
Hybrid Exeter pathway, for children aged 5 to 18
Have your child's observation appointment in person at our Exeter clinic. The remaining appointments are held online.
Ask your GP for a referral to the "Hybrid Exeter Pathway".
Check Our Current Wait →Hybrid exeter, 2-4
Hybrid Exeter pathway, for children aged 2 to 4
Have your child's observation appointment in person at our Exeter clinic. Children aged between 2 and their 5th birthday must first be assessed by a community paediatrician who recommends them for an autism assessment prior to referral.
Ask your GP for a referral to the "Hybrid Exeter Pathway".
Check Our Current Wait →Hybrid norwich, 6-18
Hybrid Norwich pathway, for children aged 6 to 18
Have your child's observation appointment in person at our Norwich clinic. If your GP is based on Norfolk & Suffolk, your GP will need to contact us directly rather than using our online form.
Ask your GP for a referral to the "Hybrid Norwich Pathway".
Check Our Current Wait →From onboarding survey to first appointment
This wait time is an average, and your family's specific wait can be shorter or longer. This is because each child is unique and their journey is unique and dependant on many factors.
Our top priority is always to provide a high-quality, thorough assessment for your child to help them recieve the support they need.
CURRENT WAIT
0 Weeks
Approximate wait from onboarding survey to your child's first appointment.
MEET THE PRESCRIBERS
Compassionate experts
Starting ADHD medication can raise many questions. Our experienced prescribers will guide you through titration safely, transparently, and provide a space where you can ask any questions and share your updates and concerns openly to ensure ADHD medication is helping your child thrive.
Dr Manish Rao
Medical Director
Dr Eduarda Batista
Medical Lead
Dr Isabel Hughs
Senior Prescriber
Accredited and regulated
WHAT SETS US APART
Why parents choose Paloma Health
NHS-Funded medication
As an official NHS Right to Choose provider, ADHD medication services come at no cost to your family.
Timely Access to Care
Our remote pathway provides first appointments approximately 12 weeks after NHS GP referral.
Expert & Safe Clinical Care
Titration is conducted by highly-qualified, multidisciplinary specialists, and neurodevelopmental assessors.
Clear, Supportive Communication
We provide you with regular updates, ensuring you always know the next steps in your child's treatment journey.
Trustpilot reviews
Expertise you can trust, care you can feel
Choosing the right provider brings peace of mind. With a 4.9/5 rating on both Google and Trustpilot, Paloma Health is proud to be one of the highest-rated NHS Right to Choose autism and ADHD services in the country, dedicated to providing a warm and thorough experience for every family.
Excellent — 4.9/5
Help centre
ADHD medication FAQs
Who can use the ADHD medication service?
At this time our NHS ADHD medication service is only available to young people who have been assessed and diagnosed with ADHD by Paloma Health.
How does my child join the service?
If your child has received a diagnosis of ADHD from our team, ADHD medication may be discussed as a treatment option in your child's outcome call. If it is agreed between your child's assessor, yourself and your child, your child will be transferred to our ADHD medication service.
How long does titration take?
You will meet regularly with your child's prescriber and gradually adjust the dose over six weeks. We will regularly gather feedback from the parent, the school and the young person, which helps to track progress across home and classroom environments.
What is the wait for a first medication appointment?
Our current wait times from onboarding survey to first appointment is approximately 12 weeks. This wait time is an average, and your family's specific wait can be shorter or longer.
What happens after titration?
After titration you and your child will have regular check-ins with a prescriber to ensure that the medication is helping with your child's ADHD symptoms.
How do repeat prescriptions work?
Repeat prescriptions will be sent straight to your local pharmacy, no GP requests needed.
Is there any cost to my family?
No. As an official NHS Right to Choose provider, ADHD medication services come at no cost to your family.
