Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) shared care information: FOI release

Information requested

All information upon which this assertion was based, including but not limited to evidence, data, records of opinion, meeting notes, internal and external correspondence, and examples of the shared care agreements that were considered by the Minister or his officials in order to form the view that, in the context of shared care for ADHD, "shared care agreements are specific and often complex and require an ongoing relationship with either a private or NHS specialist service".

Response

I enclose a copy of the information you requested.

The answer to your question is: The paragraph you refer to in your request is contained within guidance published in April 2022 by the National Autism Implementation Team (NAIT) titled: "Prescribing ADHD medication to adults following a private sector diagnosis in Scotland".

The guidance was drafted in consultation with practising Psychiatrists, the Royal Colleges of Psychiatry and General Practitioners as well as individuals with ADHD.

Scottish Government officials and appropriate professional advisor also had email dialogue with NAIT prior to publication.

You can view NAIT's guidance here: https://www.thirdspace.scot/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NAITGuidance-Prescribing-ADHD-medication-to-adults-following-private-sector-diagnosis-in-Scotland-2022.pdf.

For your information, I enclose copies of the below documents which have been redacted under Section 38(1)(b) to protect personal data:

ANNEX 1. Correspondence from NAIT prior to the guidance being published;
ANNEX 2. Correspondence between a Scottish Government professional advisor and NAIT, prior to the guidance being published;
ANNEX 3. Correspondence between NAIT and Scottish Government officials regarding shared care;
and
ANNEX 4. A copy of a letter sent to the Scottish Government from The Royal College of GPs (Scotland) regarding shared care agreements.

There is also a Parliamentary Question response relevant to your request which you can view here:
Written question and answer: S6W-39735 | Scottish Parliament Website.

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FOI 202500484282 - Information released - Annex 1 - 4

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