NHS funded ADHD and autism assessments

ProblemShared was founded to evolve and advance the provision of mind health. We are a community of experienced practitioners and passionate advocates for better access to the highest quality neurodevelopmental and mental health support. By combining the power of tech, data, and clinical excellence, we provide personalised care to better equip individuals and institutions in their mind health journey. 

ProblemShared is an online mind health platform. We provide access to the highest quality care for individuals and institutions seeking mental healthcare services or neurodevelopmental assessments and support.

We offer online assessments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Our post-diagnostic care service includes psychoeducation groups, educational navigation, talk therapy, and the prescribing of ADHD medication where appropriate.

We are not able to offer treatment in severe or life-threatening situations. If you think you are at risk of harm or at risk of harming others, you should look at the resources available on our IN CASE OF EMERGENCY page, call 999 or go immediately to your local Accident and Emergency department.

We work in partnership with institutions such as the NHS, insurance companies and universities to deliver safe and accessible NICE-informed therapy, neurodevelopmental assessments and post-diagnostic care for adults, children and young people.

ProblemShared is a fully online mind healthcare provider, and does not offer any in-person appointments. If you believe an in-person service would suit you better, you should contact your GP and request a referral to an appropriate provider.

If any of the following statements apply to you, you or your child are not suitable for an online assessment at this time, and should speak to your GP about accessing face-to-face care that better meets your needs:

You/your child are below the age of 7 years old

You/your child are non-verbal and/or selectively mute

You/your child are unable to communicate at conversational level in English

You/your child have a diagnosis of global development delay or an intellectual disability (IQ below 70)

You/your child have a significant visual or hearing impairment which means that you/your child are unable to access online assessments 

You/your child are currently psychotic or have recently experienced a psychotic episode (within 3 months)

You/your child are currently deemed to pose a risk to themselves or others and are not under care co-ordination with the local CMHT

You/your child are currently receiving treatment for an active eating disorder, or have been discharged within the last 6 months from a specialist eating disorder clinic

You/your child are currently receiving active medical treatment for drugs or alcohol addiction 

You/your child have had a head injury or brain surgery or have a neurological condition which has left you with significant cognitive impairments 

You/your child have previously been assessed by the NHS and are seeking a second opinion assessment

You/your child are currently serving a prison sentence, or are on temporary release

You/your child are undergoing a safeguarding investigation and cannot be seen until it has been concluded

You/your child are currently detained in a hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983, or under a community treatment order

You/your child currently serve in the armed forces

You/your child do not have access to a laptop or computer (please note that a tablet which is at least 10” in size and can be propped up to be used hands-free can also be used to access our service, but handheld devices such as mobile phones cannot) 

You/your child do not have access to an internet connection in a private place 

You/your child are not willing to conduct the assessment with your camera turned on for the duration of the assessment

No, ProblemShared is a private mind healthcare company. However, we are partnered with many NHS trusts, work with psychiatrists and paediatricians who currently hold or have held consultant posts with the NHS, and our founder and CEO is a practising NHS doctor.

Our team of clinicians come from many different professional backgrounds and include nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, paediatricians, social workers, speech and language therapists, and specialist teachers.

They are all highly qualified, accredited by their relevant professional bodies, and follow the codes of conduct drawn from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and for SpLD, the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC).

We believe language is a powerful way to demonstrate respect and provide neuroaffirming care. The term "neurodiversity" highlights the natural variety of human minds - how we think, process, and solve problems differently. Neurodiversity is something to celebrate, not fix.

While many people seek diagnoses, medication, or support through our platform, our mission is to affirm neurodivergent identities while helping individuals to navigate any challenges they face.

That’s why we coined the term “mind health”. It encompasses both mental health and neurodevelopmental care, reflecting the holistic support we offer in a way no existing term could.

To be eligible for our service you must have access to an internet connection in a private place.

You must also have access to a laptop or computer with a working webcam, and be willing to have your camera on for the duration of your assessment sessions.

Please note that a tablet which is at least 10” in size and can be propped up and used hands-free can also be used to access the service, but handheld devices such as mobile phones cannot. This is because our clinicians need to see enough of your face and torso throughout the assessment in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, a mobile phone screen does not facilitate this effectively. Furthermore, notifications pinging through on a mobile phone can be distracting and interrupt the assessment.

For assessments for specific learning differences (SpLD), computer screens must be a minimum of 15” (38 cm) measured diagonally (according to SASC guidance). Headphones should also be used to enable clear audio.

Clinical sessions may be recorded where this forms part of the service you are receiving. Any recordings are made, stored and used in accordance with ProblemShared's Privacy Notices and applicable data protection legislation. Recordings are only accessed by authorised members of our team for legitimate purposes, such as supporting your care, clinical quality assurance, training, safeguarding, or where otherwise necessary in accordance with our policies.What you discuss during your session remains confidential. However, if your clinician has concerns about your safety or the safety of another person, they may need to share relevant information with their clinical supervisor, the wider clinical team, or the safeguarding lead to ensure appropriate care and protection.Telephone calls with our Customer Services team may also be recorded for training, quality assurance and service improvement purposes.For more information about how we use recordings and other personal information, please see our Adult Privacy Policy and Childrens Privacy Notice.

We may use secure technology to assist clinicians in creating accurate clinical records. This allows clinicians to focus on the consultation while ensuring that your clinical notes are completed accurately and efficiently. Recordings are handled in accordance with our Privacy Notices and are retained only for as long as necessary under our information governance policies.

If you require accessibility support, please reach out to a member of our team explaining the nature of your requirements. We endeavour to make our service as inclusive as possible, and will do everything in our power to ensure you feel confident and comfortable throughout your journey.

Our clinicians need to see enough of your face and torso throughout the assessment in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, a smartphone screen does not facilitate this effectively. Furthermore, notifications pinging through on a mobile phone can be distracting and interrupt the assessment. Only a laptop, computer, or tablet which is at least 10” in size (for autism and ADHD assessments) or 15\" in size (for SpLD) and can be propped up to be used hands-free can be used to access our service.

If you do not have access to any of these devices and are seeking an assessment on behalf of your child, it may be possible to complete the assessment at your child’s school and borrow a school laptop. However, this would be reliant on you asking the school, and checking that you can log onto your ProblemShared client dashboard prior to the session, to help prevent any security issues with firewalls.

Yes. You’ll need to be a UK resident and physically present in the UK at the time of your assessment so we can make sure your care meets UK laws and clinical standards.