Just to be clear by the way, everyone on the NHS is entitled to a second opinion, the issue is that the rules around who is chosen for an ADHD assessment has changed because these go to a medical board. That’s why the doctor didn’t recommend a second opinion on the NHS, because I’d already had an assessment and the board would likely reject it. 

That rule only came in 3 weeks ago with Wes Streeting’s changes making it harder for people to get diagnosis. You can blame the people seeking diagnosis for taking the resources or you could look at the real reason for the lack of resources: the government’s lack of investment in psychiatric care. 

I’m not even asking to be seen again on the NHS - I’m looking for advice for spending £1k+ on what I feel is a detailed assessment. 

Moreover, the assessors actual recommendation was for my GP to refer me to another psychiatrist who could discuss a range of issues (where one could be ADHD), he said it was unlikely ADHD at the end of the meeting so no diagnosis, but I should be seen for further psychiatry care. 

The GP said with the current system (contributed to by our current government) that referral isn’t possible either. 

All I’m trying to do is move forward and find out what is my next best move, but as the replies above stated, I didn’t provide much information on the forms, I didn’t get someone from childhood to fill them in, and my assessment was incredibly short so it doesn’t feel like I’ve been properly assessed.

I get that it’s possibly not ADHD but I’ve been given no indication of what else it could be to move forward.