Shared care is an agreement between a specialist service and your GP to share responsibility for your ADHD treatment. It is common once medication is working well and your dose is stable.
When shared care is considered
Shared care is usually discussed after titration, once you are stable on an effective dose. Reaching that point often takes at least three months, although it varies.
How it works
- Your specialist writes to your GP with your diagnosis, treatment plan and monitoring needs.
- Your GP decides whether they can accept the arrangement.
- If they agree, your GP issues routine repeat prescriptions and may carry out some monitoring, such as blood pressure and weight.
- Your specialist continues to review your treatment, usually at least once a year.
If your GP declines
Shared care is always subject to your GP’s agreement. GPs are not obliged to accept it, so shared care cannot be guaranteed. If your GP declines, we will explain your options for continuing your care with us, including prescriptions and annual reviews. You can see current prices on our fees page.
Tips
- Make sure you are registered with a GP before you start treatment.
- Let your GP know early that you are having an ADHD assessment.
- Keep up with monitoring appointments, as shared care depends on them.
Read more about ongoing reviews and shared care at Clinical Minds.
This article is general information and does not replace advice from your own clinician.
