Very gentle and patient gentleman. Thank you for being understanding.
LM July 25, 2022
Diagnosis and treatment for ADHD has been life changing for me. After many years of being prescribed antidepressants I realise now that the main issue was never depression but untreated ADHD. Both Dr Prabha Moorti and my titration Nurse Fungisayi were professional, helpful and made the whole process feel simple. I will be eternally grateful to them as well as forever glad that I went ahead with assessment and treatment for ADHD.
JR July 25, 2022
I went through an ADHD assessment, diagnosis, titration and post-titration consultation with Psychiatry Uk and every part of the process has been positive and supportive.
My psychiatrist was Rajvinder Sambhi and he has, quite literally, changed my life.
I entered my first consultation worrying that I would have nothing to say or that I had convinced myself that I was wasting everybody’s time and had just convinced myself I had ADHD but the consultation (which lasted for just under an hour) was so easy. The questions that my psychiatrist asked were to the point and gave me great direction about what to talk about. When I wandered on a tangent he brought me back with clarifying questions yet also allowed me to talk with my normal stream of consciousness style of conversation. By the end of the appointment, I had a diagnosis, an additional recommendation to explore some autistic traits which presented themself, later followed by a written report and referral to titration. I was so nervous of feeling silly in my appointment (I have never had a psychiatry appointment before) but I actually felt valued, respected and listened to. I have had my end of titration consultation today and, once again, Rajvinder Sambhi made me feel listened to, valued and calm. He also explained, very clearly throughout the entire process, the next steps and what I needed to do next.
This process with Psychiatry UK, and particularly the support and recommendations I have received from both Rajvinder Sambhi and my titration nurse Vicki Connell, have been friendly, professional, reassuring, a reflection of excellent levels of knowledge and experience, and most of all – life changing.
Thank you so muchRS August 1, 2022
My journey with psychiatry-uk has be great. Dr Sajjad Sadiq and my nurse, Tony Adams have made the journey to post tritiation easy and comfortable. Everyone has been friendly and professional. I felt supported and listened to every step of the way.
NB August 4, 2022
My experience with psychiatry Uk was fantastic.
I was told initially by my GP that there could be a wait time of up to 18 months for an adult ADHD assessment. However, I was referred to Psychiatry UK and from referral to my diagnosis today was just 4 months.
The psychiatrist who conducted my assessment, Dr Saman Ahmed, is friendly and kind, and we had a laugh a few times during our two assessment meetings (my initial one went over time so Dr. Ahmed scheduled a second one for the following day). She is easy to talk to and I felt at ease and comfortable during the assessment, her questions were considerate and her professionalism is beyond doubt. I would like to thank her very much for finally providing me with an official ADHD diagnosis and I can now move forward with my life, knowing what has caused my struggles all these years. Highly recommended, thank you again 🙂FP August 24, 2022
The team at PUK have been very helpful and understanding with diagnosis and support.
Saman Ahmed was particularly understanding and flexible with her advice to me and made the process less stressful with her compassionate attitude.
I felt valued and understood and I am very appreciative for their time and advice.
FA August 24, 2022
Psychiatry UK is really the best service I have ever used. Once referred, you have to fill out a number of forms which isn’t great for someone with ADHD, going back to childhood as well as a form for a relative or a friend to complete for you, however considering the service is provided remotely there really isn’t a better way to answer the questions.
There is a waitlist for an appointment but I received a call 3.5 months before the assessment and was offered a cancellation appointment 3 months early. The assessment was building on the information you provide in the questionnaires so it is quote smooth and it was clear the psychiatrist read them thoroughly. I was provided with the diagnosis on the spot and given lots of clarification and reassurance which was really comforting; even though you already know you have ADHD, receiving the diagnosis still felt a little overwhelming.
The psychiatrist also explained routes of treatment in great detail. From there the next steps were explained; I was advised of a 6 month waitlist for the titration to start- I received my first communication about titration within 3 months. I initially started on Concerta which made huge improvements however the side effects were quite prominent; the Nurse Prescriber (NP) looking after me immediately picked up on those and together we decided to try different medication. On Elvanse the symptom changes were more subtle and it took more time to get it right but the NP was determined to get me to nearly 100%. This process allows you a level of autonomy; you don’t just get thrown medication at you and left to it (if that’s the route you choose), you get a say about how you feel, what you want to do next etc. At one point in the titration journey the NP was concerned about the side effects of concerta becoming stronger, but I wanted to give them another week as I felt so great symptom wise and I was allowed to do so under her supervision; we communicated daily in that period up until we felt that coming off this particular medication was the best decision.
Throughout the titration period you have to fill out symptom forms every week to keep your NP up to date; these are quick and easy but you do have room for elaboration if you’d like; they get reviewed very quicky and you do get feedback on these. The website also has a function where you can use to view your progress on the medication visually though charts e.g. week 1 of medication VS week 4 on a higher dose.
I really can’t praise this service enough; it’s thorough, consistent and informative and the service provided by staff is something I’ve never experienced anywhere else before. If there was any improvement I could see, I’d say that some of the communication with NP could be on the phone or over video call; sometimes life just happens, the external stressors can affect your week and therefore can affect how you feel on a specific week or period of your titration. With that being said this is something you can include in your weekly medication progress forms.
MA August 24, 2022
I was quite anxious about my appointment but Mr preddu made the time pass by quickly, I felt very listened to and accepted, where previously I have felt fobbed off by others.
Mr Preddu explained well and let me speak as much as I needed to. I feel relieved after my appointment and I would recommend this Dr.
CB August 31, 2022
I had wanted to be diagnosed for a very long time and thankfully they made the process very clear and very simple and though the forms took a while to fill out, it was worth it in the end when it got to the appointment and everything that i had said and explained was taken into consideration and was really valued.
I was so nervous going into it but my psychiatrist made me feel so comfortable and so welcome, by the end i was so relaxed and felt really listened to. I have had bad experiences with doctors in the past so to know that he trusted what i said made me trust him as well and in the end I was able to be diagnosed which is all I could have ever asked for.
I am so so happy!
JR September 14, 2022
Saman has been extremely helpful, and has made my experience very comfortable. All of my queries were answered clearly with compassion.
AT September 14, 2022
Unable to access much help via nhs, I approached this pretty much in the dark, not knowing what to expect. The booking process was simple and communication was good.
I spoke with Dr Stuart Whan, who immediately put me at ease, thanks to a personable and engaging manner. His insights and advice were very helpful and I would recommend him to anyone in need of psychiatric services.ND September 19, 2022
In writing this I feel somewhat sad, after struggling in various ways for decades, I finally got my diagnosis, thanks to this fantastic service. I told myself that I was wasting the services value time, despite two suggestions to seek a professional ADHD diagnosis.
My appointment was with Dr Sajjad Sadiq, who was wonderful. I had been aware of ADHD due to a younger sibling having it, but for some reason my own condition slipped through the net. As years passed, I seemed to have more challenges both with people and in life, not really understanding why.
The whole process has been life-changing. I admit I was hesitant at first, but the portal and the support I received especially from Dr Sajjad Sadiq, who took time explain my condition to me, and reviewed my options.
I am extremely grateful to have been referred.CC September 19, 2022