South Australian GPs to Diagnose ADHD in Bid to Cut Patient Wait Times

Liberals promise better ADHD care and hospital amenities as election looms

One month from the next state election, the Tasmanian Liberal Party has made a series of pledges for the health sector if it retains government.

South Australian GPs to diagnose ADHD in bid to cut patient wait times

Amid reports of patients waiting months and paying thousands of dollars for an ADHD diagnosis, the state government will allow GPs to diagnose the disorder in an effort to speed up the process.

GPs to diagnose, treat ADHD in SA reforms aimed at saving patients time, money

Patients in SA will no longer face the costs and wait times involved in consulting a specialist for a diagnosis. Photo: Svit Lanah. The South Australian Government is introducing reforms to ease the path for residents of the state to receive an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis as well as further treatment. Supported by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the reforms allow GPs to diagnose and tr…

NHS England » NHS England responds to ADHD Taskforce interim report

An independent taskforce set up to tackle challenges in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) care has published its interim report and recommendations today (Friday 20 June 2025). The report describes that the rates of recognised ADHD in England are lower than the expected prevalence and stresses the need for timely access to needs-based support. To […]

newsGP - Another state gives GPs green light to treat ADHD

South Australia is the latest state to introduce reforms that will enable GPs to diagnose and treat the condition in both adults and children, with the hope of making care more accessible.

South Australia joining the ADHD prescription party - Medical Republic

SA has announced new GP ADHD prescribing laws that will be near identical to most of Australia’s other states.