Editorial policy

ADHD Helper exists to help adults in the UK find an ADHD assessment, compare what genuinely helps, and understand adult ADHD in plain English. This policy explains how we source our claims, who is accountable for the words, how we fact-check, and how to ask for a correction. The short version: every clinical, cost or legal claim is tied to a named UK source, a named editor stands behind the site, nothing is published unverified, and the site is information, not medical advice or a diagnosis.

This is information, not medical advice

ADHD Helper does not assess, diagnose, prescribe or run a clinical service. Only a registered clinician can assess and diagnose ADHD and decide on treatment. Our pages explain routes, costs and options so you can have a better-informed conversation with your GP or a qualified provider. If you are in crisis or need urgent help, contact your GP, call NHS 111, or call the Samaritans free on 116 123.

How we source

Every clinical, regulatory or cost claim is cited to a named, official UK primary source. We draw on the NHS and NHS England for service and Right to Choose guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for clinical guidance such as NG87, the Royal College of Psychiatrists for professional standards, gov.uk and legislation.gov.uk for law, and Companies House for company information. Where a number cannot be tied to a named, dated source, we leave it out rather than estimate, and we do not present indicative cost or wait ranges as more than indicative.

Who edits this site

The named editor of ADHD Helper is Adam Parker, who is accountable for the site's editorial standards and sourcing. His role is editorial oversight and source discipline: he checks that claims are backed by a named source, that the assessment and Right to Choose guides carry the right caveats, and that corrections are handled promptly. He is not a clinician and does not assess, diagnose or prescribe; clinical decisions are always for a registered clinician.

Fact-checking and tools

Our checkers and cost estimators document the rule or source behind each figure, so you can see where a number comes from rather than taking it on trust. The tools give indicative ranges, not quotes or clinical judgements, and they are clear about their limits. Throughout the site we say plainly when something is a decision for a registered clinician, and we do not publish a specific provider's prices or wait times unless they come from a named, dated source.

Corrections

If you spot something wrong or out of date, email [email protected] with the page URL and what looks off. We review every report, fix genuine errors promptly, and update the page. You can also reach the editor at [email protected].

Use of AI tools

AI tools may assist with drafting and research, but they do not decide what is true. Every published clinical or factual claim is checked against a named source by the editor before it goes live. Nothing is published unverified, and a claim that cannot be traced to a named source is removed rather than left in.

Independence and how we are funded

Some outbound links to products and assessment providers are affiliate or introducer links, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never changes our editorial verdicts: who pays does not influence what we cover, how we rate an option, or which route we suggest. See how we are funded for the full picture.