When moving to the UK, it is important to understand that ADHD medications—including stimulants like Vyvanse (Elvanse), Adderall, and Ritalin—are strictly regulated. Unlike some international jurisdictions, UK clinical guidelines generally prevent GPs from initiating or continuing these prescriptions without a Shared Care Agreement from a UK-licensed Consultant Psychiatrist.
While the landscape of adult ADHD care has seen an influx of large-scale providers—often managing significant caseloads and complex creditor balances—these models may not always offer the intensive clinical auditing required to satisfy a cautious GP. A successful transfer of care requires a robust evidence base that meets specific UK diagnostic criteria.
Potential Challenges in the Transfer Process:
In an era where mental healthcare is increasingly standardised, we believe that an international move is the ideal time for a comprehensive review of your "Mental Wealth." While volume-driven clinics may focus on high-throughput models, our practice focuses on the individual narrative.
1. International Evidence Review
We do not simply "start over." Instead, we perform a rigorous audit of your existing diagnostic history from your home country. We analyse pre-assessment questionnaires and historical clinical data to build a bridge between your previous care and the UK system.
2. The In-Depth Consultant Consultation
Dr. Ivantu conducts a 2.5-hour assessment. This time is used to map your neurodevelopmental journey from childhood to your current professional life in London. We look beyond the symptoms to understand your executive presence, emotional regulation, and personal aspirations.
3. Transitioning to UK-Licensed Treatment
We manage the transition between international brands and UK-licensed alternatives. Our goal is to ensure your "daily focus" remains stable during the high-pressure period of relocation and professional onboarding.
We offer the utmost discretion and clinical rigour for diplomats and international officials. We understand the unique requirements of the diplomatic corps and provide the authoritative documentation needed to ensure continuity of care across borders.
Your career depends on your ability to focus and lead. Whether you are leading a team in the City or scaling a tech startup, you cannot afford the "brain fog" associated with a fragmented medical transition. Our relocation audit is built for the "Executive Nomad" who values clinical safety and professional discretion.
Students attending London universities often require specific medical evidence for "Reasonable Adjustments" or "Extenuating Circumstances." We provide the authoritative reports required by academic institutions to support your success.
Continuity of care is vital for families. Moving a teenager or a young adult (16+) with ADHD requires a gentle but rigorous hand. We ensure that the transition from a paediatrician abroad to an adult specialist in the UK is handled with the seriousness it deserves.
Psychiatry is a vocation that demands time and expertise. Unlike volume-based platforms that may carry significant financial deficits or complex creditor obligations, our practice is a second-generation medical legacy.
We take the "shades of grey" in mental health seriously. Dr. Ivantu invests significant specialist time in every relocation audit, including the meticulous drafting of a medical report that serves as a blueprint for your future success.
For a full breakdown of our clinical process and current fee structure, please visit our Services and Fees page.
You are generally allowed to bring a 30-day supply of controlled medication into the UK, provided you have a letter from your prescribing doctor. However, you cannot have prescriptions mailed to you from abroad. You must establish care with a UK-licensed specialist.
Yes. We work with several international providers, including Cigna, Bupa Global, and Allianz Care. We recommend checking your specific policy regarding "Specialist Psychiatry" and "International Transfer" coverage.
GPs are not diagnostic specialists. While they may respect your overseas diagnosis, they cannot legally prescribe ADHD medication based on it. You require a UK Consultant Psychiatrist to validate the diagnosis according to UK clinical standards.
UK clinical guidelines (NICE) are very specific. To facilitate a Shared Care Agreement, your report must prove that a rigorous, multifaceted diagnostic process was followed. A shorter "screening" may not be sufficient to secure GP approval.
Ensure your London journey begins with clinical clarity. Work with an Oxford-trained Consultant who specialises in the complexity of international care transitions.
Clinical Disclaimer: While Dr. Ivantu provides the highest standard of clinical documentation to support a Shared Care Agreement, the final decision to prescribe under such an agreement rests with your General Practitioner (GP). We provide the rigorous clinical evidence required to facilitate this professional collaboration.
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