Adult ADHD Assessment & Treatment
FLOCUS
Adult ADHD Assessment & Treatment
FLOCUS is an adult ADHD assessment and treatment service.
Enhancing Focus, Enabling Flow
FLOCUS is an adult ADHD assessment and treatment service recently established within Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd.
Sinclair-Strong Consultants has provided support for adults with Autism and other mental health difficulties for over 25 years.
Recognising growing demand in the UK, expanding into ADHD services was a natural evolution of our neuro-developmental expertise.
ADHD Care That Puts You First
Safe, expert-led ADHD assessments available online or in person - with support every step of the way.
Accessible ADHD care across England
FLOCUS offers NHS-funded care via a direct Kent & Medway ICB contract and accepts Right to Choose referrals from GPs across England.
We provide a safe, inclusive space where your experiences are heard, explored, and validated by experienced ADHD psychiatrists, psychologists and non-medical prescribers.
Our aim is to support you as you:
Find clarity through expert assessment.
Learn about your unique brain.
Own your journey with personalised interventions.
Connect with people who understand and care.
Understand your challenges and strengths.
Share your experiences and lighten the load.
Access your NHS-funded ADHD assessment through Sinclair-Strong by asking your GP for a Right to Choose referral.
What to Expect During Assessment
Collaborative, comprehensive and clinically informed. ADHD assessment requires gathering information from multiple sources.
You’ll be asked to:
Personal history
Provide personal history and symptom information.
Childhood insight
Involve an informant who knew you as a child (e.g. a parent).
Supporting evidence
Share school reports or input from other professionals, if available.
1. Once referred, you can expect:
✅ A review of your referral for completeness
✅ Allocation to an appropriate assessment pathway
✅ Confirmation of referral acceptance and estimated wait time
✅ Distribution of forms for you and your informant
✅ A choice between in-person or online appointments
2. Your assessment will involve:
🔵 Meeting a Psychiatrist/Doctor with ADHD expertise
🔵 Reviewing your mental and physical health, development, lifestyle, social and occupational functioning
🔵 Typically completed in 1–2 appointments depending on complexity
🔵 Diagnosis outcome: ADHD diagnosed, not diagnosed, or inconclusive
🔵 A full diagnostic report with optional letters for university, work or benefits
Understanding Other Possibilities
Support continues, even without a diagnosis. Some individuals may have symptoms caused by other factors.
A diagnosis may be inconclusive or not made due to:
☑️ Other mental or physical health issues
☑️ Lack of sufficient diagnostic criteria
☑️ Need for treatment of co-occurring conditions first
Possible co-occuring or overlapping conditions include:
➡️ Anxiety and mood disorders
➡️ PTSD or trauma
➡️ Substance misuse
➡️ Neurological conditions
➡️ Thyroid problems, diabetes, anaemia
➡️ Sleep disorders
➡️ Autism, OCD, intellectual disabilities
If ADHD is not diagnosed, your clinician will explain why and offer recommendations for further support or alternative referral pathways.
If ADHD is not diagnosed
Your clinician will explain why and offer recommendations for further support or alternative referral pathways.
ADHD Treatment: Medication & Monitoring
Collaborative titration to find the right dose. Titration is the gradual adjustment of medication to manage symptoms with minimal side effects.
The process includes:
✳️ Starting on a low dose and increasing gradually
✳️ Monitoring symptoms, side effects, BP and pulse (we supply a monitor)
✳️ Completing symptom trackers and engaging in regular reviews
✳️ Receiving a written treatment plan to share with your GP
You’ll remain with the same prescriber throughout where possible.
Controlled medications are prescribed monthly.
Staying Engaged in Your Care
During titration, your active participation is essential. By attending reviews, sharing timely feedback, and responding to communications, you help us tailor your treatment safely and effectively.
Your responsibilities during titration:
✅ Attend reviews
✅ Provide timely feedback and monitoring
✅ Respond to communications
Why engagement matters:
➡️ Missed feedback delays progress
➡️ Limited resources require us to prioritise patients
➡️ Discharge may occur if engagement drops without reason.
If you choose to stop treatment, please inform your prescriber so we can close the episode safely and notify your referrer.
What Happens After Titration?
Transitioning ADHD care to your GP
Once your dosage is stable:
✅ You will remain with us until you are stable on your medication
✅ A final review will be conducted
✅ A Shared Care Agreement (SCA) will be offered to your GP
✅ Your GP will take over prescribing and monitoring
Ongoing care will vary depending on your health authority. Your review letter will outline expectations for annual reviews.
Additional Support After Assessment
Beyond diagnosis and medication. While SSC is not funded to provide non-pharmacological interventions for ADHD, we understand how vital this support can be.
We may signpost you to:
✅ Relevant self-help resources
✅ Community-based ADHD support
✅ Online tools or external providers suited to your needs
These will be shared with you and your referrer (where appropriate) after your appointment.
Managing ADHD Expectations
Real-world improvement, not perfection. While ADHD treatment can lead to significant improvement, it won’t always eliminate every challenge.
Avoid the pitfall of perfection:
✳️ Track functional progress, not just symptoms
✳️ Allow time for your brain to adjust
✳️ Avoid constant medication changes
Treatment works best when:
✅ You set realistic goals
✅ You weigh benefits vs. side effects
✅ You understand that improvement can be gradual
We’re here to help you define what “good enough” looks like for you.
We're Here to Support You
Have questions or need support during any part of your ADHD journey? We’re here to help.
Sinclair-Strong Consultants Ltd.
Suite 22, Building 80 Churchill Square, Kings Hill, Kent ME19 4YU
CALL US:
01732 792022
EMAIL US:
enquiries@sinclairstrong.co.uk