Islay K.
Friendly clinicians but ongoing communication and administrative issue
I have had a mixed experience with this ADHD service. While the clinicians and call handlers I have spoken to have generally been professional, polite and helpful, I have experienced several administrative and communication issues that have affected my confidence in the service. Before my ADHD assessment, I was told the video-call link would work on a laptop, but it did not, and I had to switch to my phone at the last minute. As an autistic person, I rely on accurate information and being able to prepare in advance, so unexpected changes like this cause unnecessary stress. Since then, the audio quality during my video medication reviews has been consistently poor, making it difficult to hear and communicate clearly during discussions about medication. These appointments involve important clinical decisions, so clear communication is essential. I was also issued an incorrect prescription, which resulted in a delay before the correct prescription was provided. Although the staff I spoke to were apologetic and did their best to help, receiving the wrong prescription and then having to wait for it to be corrected was concerning. I emailed to request that a medication review be rescheduled because of the prescription delay but never received a response. I have since requested that future medication reviews be conducted by telephone instead of video because of the ongoing audio issues, but based on my previous experience, I am not confident that my request will be acknowledged or acted upon. I have also been unable to submit more than one patient feedback survey despite receiving a survey link after each medication review, limiting my ability to provide ongoing feedback. Finally, when I tried to formally raise these concerns, I discovered that the feedback email address I found online was no longer in use and returned an automatic response. This created yet another barrier to providing feedback. Individually, each of these issues may seem relatively minor. Collectively, however, they point to recurring problems with communication and administration. For neurodivergent patients, particularly autistic people and those with ADHD, reliable communication, timely responses and reasonable adjustments are essential for accessible care. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and contributes to improvements for future patients.



