ADHD referrals: information for GPs and schools

Many of the families we see come to us after a GP or a school suggests an ADHD assessment. This page explains how an ADHD referral to BZ Clinic works, what you will receive from us, and how we can share the care of a child once a plan is in place.

About BZ Clinic

BZ Clinic provides private ADHD assessments and treatment for children and young people aged 5 to 18. Both of our doctors are consultant paediatricians:

• Dr Bozena Zoric, Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician, with over 40 years as a paediatrician in the UK, including 20 years leading one of the largest NHS ADHD clinics in the country.
• Dr Lisa Wall, Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician, joining in November 2026, Clinical Lead for Surrey Developmental Paediatrics since 2017.

Every appointment is face to face, at West Byfleet Consulting Rooms, Madeira Road, West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6DH. Our assessments follow NICE guidance (NG87) and are regularly audited. We assess ADHD only. The doctor screens for other conditions, such as autism, Tourette's syndrome, dyspraxia and dyslexia, and signposts families for further assessment where needed.

For GPs

How to refer

You are welcome to refer a child to us by letter or email to admin@bzclinic.org. Families can also refer themselves, so it is just as helpful to give them our details: 07957 909754 or admin@bzclinic.org. Camille, our clinic manager, handles every enquiry and booking.

Please note that BZ Clinic is not on the NHS Right to Choose pathway. Assessments are private and paid for by the family.

What you will receive

After the assessment, the child's GP is always sent a letter. Usually the doctor can reach a conclusion on the day, so the letter sets out the outcome of the assessment and recommendations for home and school, and, where medication is started, the treatment plan.

Shared care once medication is stable

Where medication is started, we look after prescribing and adjusting the dose until the child is stable, which usually takes around 3 to 4 months. We then ask the child's NHS GP to take over prescribing under a shared care arrangement. This is in line with NICE, which recommends that prescribing and monitoring move to shared care with primary care once the dose is stable.

If shared care is not possible

We understand that not every practice can enter shared care with a private clinic. If a GP is not able to, a private GP practice in West Byfleet that we work with can take over ongoing prescribing. BZ Clinic does not provide long-term prescriptions for children.

For schools and SENCOs

The school questionnaire

ADHD is diagnosed by looking at how difficulties show up in more than one setting, so information from school matters. With the parents' consent, we ask the child's school to complete a questionnaire before the appointment. A teacher or tutor who knows the child well is usually best placed to fill it in. If home and school see very different things, that is useful to know, so please describe what you see honestly.

Every new assessment also includes a QbCheck, a computer-based test of attention, activity and impulsivity. It is one part of the assessment, never used on its own, and not pass or fail.

What the letter gives school

After the assessment, the doctor makes recommendations for home and school. These are practical suggestions to help the child learn, manage the school day and feel more confident. NICE recommends that, with consent, schools are told how ADHD is likely to affect school life, how any other conditions differ, and what adjustments may help. Families decide what they share with school.

Support in school

GOV.UK explains that parents with concerns should speak to the class teacher or the SENCO about special educational needs support. Our guide to ADHD and school is written for parents but may help when you are planning with a family.

Children who already have a diagnosis

If a child has been diagnosed elsewhere, we can usually accept the diagnosis, subject to the previous report, and see them for a clinic transfer appointment. See existing ADHD diagnosis for details.

Contact us

For a referral, or to talk about a child you are concerned about, contact Camille on 07957 909754 or at admin@bzclinic.org. Families can read about a private ADHD assessment for their child on our main page.