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The UK’s Leading Online Psychiatric Service

The UK’s Leading Online Psychiatric Service

Right to Choose Pathway has Reopened

Psychiatry-UK are pleased to announce that the Right To Choose pathway reopened at 09:00 on October 19th 2023 for Adult ADHD and Autism Referrals.

While we continue to experience unprecedented demand for referrals for both our Adult ADHD and Autism services, which have inevitably created waiting lists for assessment and treatment, we are confident we can support our patients during these periods and continue to provide a high quality medical service to them, led by consultant psychiatrists and experienced clinical staff.

If you are already registered with us, we will contact you by telephone, email and portal note to arrange the appointment, so please keep looking out for Psychiatry-UK emails or a phone call from 0330 124 1980. In the interest of fairness, we are contacting people in date order from the time that we received your referral. Due to multiple factors the time you will need to wait for an assessment can change frequently so we are unable to offer more precise timescales. 

If you are a Kent and Medway Adult Autism and ADHD Service patient – please read this statement

Please note that due to global drug shortages patients might experience additional delays in prescribing medication for ADHD. Please refer to our Update Regarding National ADHD Medication Shortage for further information. This will be updated weekly.

We thank you for your patience and understanding and would like to reassure you of our continued commitment to improving the mental health of many thousands of patients.

Please refer to the guidance on our Right to Choose ADHD or Right to Choose ASD pages when seeking a referral to Psychiatry-UK via your GP.

Urgent Update Regarding National ADHD Medication Shortage

We are experiencing current severe disruptions in the supply of ADHD medications nationally.

NHS England have recently issued a National Patient Safety Alert, which highlights supply disruptions.

Please click this link for more information including a full list of the medications affected.

Speak to a GMC registered private consultant psychiatrist from the comfort of your own home

Psychiatry-UK LLP is a Care Quality Commission regulated healthcare provider and also provides services on behalf of the NHS.

We treat a wide range of mental health issues including ADHD in adults and ADHD in children, ASD in adults, ASD in children, Dementia and Memory Loss, Stress, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and many more via private assessment.

We also fulfil the criteria to be a qualified provider of adult ADHD and ASD services under the NHS Right to Choose (RTC) scheme.

We supply a fast, discreet and economic means to get medical diagnoses and treatment recommendations for all mental health conditions through our own secure video portal all from the comfort of your own home.

All of our psychiatrists are GMC registered specialist consultants who have trained in the NHS and now work in the NHS and/or the private sector.

Use your own computer, tablet or phone to get easy access to medical treatment and, as doctors, we have the ability to prescribe suitable medication, if required.

If you wish to book an appointment, please use our online booking form. If you would like any further information, please contact our support team.

Why Choose Psychiatry-UK?

Convenient – no travelling, all consultations in the comfort of your own home

Accessible – video meetings via your computer, laptop, tablet or phone

Extensive Choice – over 100 psychiatrists with 20+ languages

Discreet – private and secure – your details are safe with us

Quick Diagnosis – a definitive opinion from a specialist medical expert

Cost Effective – excellent value compared to face to face consultations

Directly Prescribed Medication – using our online prescription service

Great Customer Support – onward referrals to shared care, supervised and accredited therapy or coaching

Festive Season Operating Hours

During the festive period we will be operating a reduced service. Please click here for our opening hours.

Your secure Patient portal is always the best way to contact us. Please login here.

Please read this page if you require urgent assistance

Last Posting Date for Prescriptions

Please request your prescription as early as possible during the week commencing 11 December 2023. The final day to request a prescription for delivery before Christmas is Friday 15 December.

Please click here for further details.

Patient Support

Contact us here or telephone our support desk: 0330 124 1980

Note: Our phone lines are extremely busy and we regret that you may be on hold for some time.

If you are an existing patient, the best way to contact us is to login to the Patient Portal and leave a note. We will endeavour to respond to your note within 5 working days.

If you require urgent help in the meantime, please click here for advice.

If you can’t access the portal for any reason please submit a support ticket here. Our IT support team will be able to sort things out for you.

Waiting List for Titration

After your initial assessment, your Consultant may refer you to our titration team to obtain a prescription for medication and titration.

Our current wait time is approximately 7 months between initial assessment and the start of titration.

Note: The wait time for Child ADHD titration is approximately 5 weeks.

Read more about waiting times here

Our Values

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Recognising and alleviating distress

Whether it’s helping to support a pressured organisation, or the individual who approaches us in need, we aim to ensure from the first contact we can work with you to overcome your difficulties. If there is something we can do to reduce distress or suffering, we will.

“I had an assessment with the Doctor and it was honestly one of the few times I’ve had a pleasant experience with a health professional and gotten what I needed out of the appointment. I was surprised we managed to get through so much of my life in the time frame, and the Doctor was very respectful, calm, empathetic and asking good questions. I never felt uncomfortable during it and it sparked some revelations. I was very anxious and we were talking about some hard topics, but it’s one of the easiest conversations I’ve had with a health professional. The report back was correct and concise and overall P-UK has been the most professional service I’ve used with actually listening and working with instead of against the patient.”

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Convenience and availability for all

We want to be able to provide care to people at a time they need it, in the place they need it. We want to reduce barriers to accessing care, and continually simplify the process to access our care. We aim to become accessible to everyone.

“The video quality was very good and I didn’t have a hard time understanding or hearing The Doctor due to any technical issues.”

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Improving solutions

Using technology is at the heart of what we do. But we also aim to ensure that our processes are efficient, robust, safe and effective. We also have a responsibility to ensure we are sustainable. Therefore, whether it’s writing a policy, providing a service, or reducing our carbon footprint, we strive to find better ways to do something.

“My treatment and assessment was completed over the phone and via a web portal which was of great help and convenience.”

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Doing our very best

We are passionate about continually learning and developing, so that we can offer the best care possible. We will not become complacent, and will always seek ways to improve, aiming to provide the best care possible.

Great service couldn’t have asked for anything else very happy thank you.”

Patient Reviews

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5stars

Very positive, kind people

I had a very positive experience using Psychiatry UK. During my Initial assessment, I felt heard and understood, and the Titration process was also very positive.

My Clinician responded to my notes almost immediately, helping me to find the perfect dose and type of medication to help manage my symptoms.

I truly felt supported and cared for during my time with the service and have recommended friends to use it too.

LW February 20, 2023

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5stars

Super easy to talk to!

My doctor made me feel really comfortable, supported to be able to talk openly and help me get answers, he was incredibly professional but friendly, informative and understanding, He didn’t make me feel judged or strange he listened without judgement and reassured me, I really appreciate his words of comfort and support he was super easy to talk to as if I was talking to a friend which made the whole process super easy and not scary at all!

The whole team at Psychiatry UK have been amazing, with my diagnosis & my medication journey I was really scared to take medication but the team was on hand with support and advice all through out, I cant thank them enough for the support and help, it has changed my life for the better, I would recommend them to anyone who is wanting support.

Thank you to everyone who worked with me to help & support me.

February 10, 2023

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Changed my life for the better

Psychiatry UK has, quite literally, changed my life. Every staff member I interacted with was warm and understanding, and at no point during my journey did I feel left out of the loop or spoken down to.

The online portal keeping everything in one place helped me to submit the paperwork needed on time (crucial when you’re being diagnosed with ADHD!) and I was always kept up to date with what was happening behind the scenes.

I received my ADHD diagnosis after a thorough consultation and the accompanying titration period managed by their pharmacist felt safe and managed even though I never physically interacted with anyone. I am at the end of this now and am leaving their care confident that I understand myself a little bit better.

Huge thanks!

HS 16th February 2023

Read more patient reviews here…

You may also want to read independent reviews posted on iWantGreatHealthCare.com

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We are recruiting!

We are actively recruiting psychiatrists, especially with Autism and ADHD experience, and non-medical prescribers with ADHD experience.

Please get in touch if you are interested in joining our enthusiastic and supportive teams.