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The ADHD Nurse

Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment service for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Ages 16+

Founded by Clinical Nurse Specialist Victoria George. Offering a very personalised, holistic and empathic service, just as it should be.

14/04/2026

👩🏻‍⚕️There’s actually a scientific reason behind why it feels easier to complete a task under pressure…….

The stress/pressure/anxiety of an upcoming deadline increases something that an ADHD brain is lacking in (Noradrenaline) 🧠

🥴Although relying on the last minute pressure has many negative outcomes such as constant cycles of burnout and anxiety.

Things to try 👇

📆Make a false deadline - that’s earlier than the real one

🙌Ask someone else to hold you accountable to this

📔Block out time in your diary to do a specific task - like it’s an appointment, rather than trying to fit it in around other commitments.

👭Body double- ask someone to just be around to hold you accountable or if it’s a task that requires focus, can they sit and work with you?

❓What other things do you find helps you get started on a task??

08/04/2026

It’s time to reintroduce the team behind The ADHD Nurse 💜

Let’s face it, I couldn’t do what I do alone, without the support of amazing colleagues 💕

Every person in the team plays a role in making sure our patients are well looked after from the first point of contact and on-going.

I feel incredibly lucky to have a team that truly care about what we do & anyone coming to us for help 🫶

27/03/2026

We notice more than you think when sitting in a room with someone with ADHD. Even when someone is masking, we can spot the symptoms 👀

👩🏻‍⚕️An assessment is more than just a set of questions about ADHD, it’s observing the person in the room, how they act, respond, communicate & how this changes once they relax & let their guard down 💜

Which ones do you relate to??

09/03/2026

The simple answer is anything you fancy, anything is better than nothing!!…….This is important to remember if you struggle with appetite suppression when taking stimulant medications.

However, there are certain food groups which are better for regulating your energy levels & that will further support your cognitive functioning throughout the day.

🍗🌰🥚Protein, protein & more protein!

Protein can help regulate your blood sugars throughout the day, which many people struggle with when taking medications and not eating enough.

It’s also known to help with dopamine production, which will further help with focus and motivation 🤩

Healthy fats 🥑🐟
Like nuts, seeds, avocados, oily fish
These will also help to improve your cognitive functioning

Slow release carbs 🍚
Like oats, sweet potatoes, whole grain rice
These will keep you going for longer & help regulate your energy throughout the day

When your appetite is reduced, it can feel much harder to know what to eat or what you fancy. If you can’t face a full meal, try home made smoothies, soup, protein shakes…..this is better than not eating at all.

Or snacking little & often, which can make it more manageable and not going long periods of time without eating.

I will follow up with “what to avoid when taking ADHD meds” 🧐

03/03/2026

ADHD isn’t all negative! There are some amazing personality traits that go hand in hand with it 🤩

Now I’m not going to pretend it doesn’t exist without challenges either, but the struggles are very real for many people with ADHD.

I think I’m a perfect mix of the stigma & the reality 🤩💜

24/02/2026

What are your experiences with hormonal contraceptives?

Have you found what works or did hormonal contraceptives make ADHD symptoms worse for you?

17/02/2026

What do you find helps with appetite loss on ADHD medication? Please share any tips👇

12/02/2026

👩🏻‍⚕️Asking about the costs of treatment ahead of an assessment is perfectly ok.

👩🏻‍⚕️It’s not about ‘jumping ahead of yourself’ before you have even been assessed, let alone diagnosed with ADHD. It’s about ensuring that treatment options are affordable if you go down the private assessment route & ‘if’ you are diagnosed following your assessment.

It’s not to say that a diagnosis alone isn’t helpful, because it absolutely is. Medication isn’t suitable for everyone & may not be needed or even safe in some cases. So the cost of medication may be irrelevant for some.

But knowing what to expect following a diagnosis is important & something we try to be as transparent as possible about.

Shared care is still possible with some GP’s, but not as often as it used to be. So knowing what it would cost you to access treatment privately & any on going costs involved, is something that you need to know before making any commitments.

11/02/2026

If I’m being completely honest….this is a very straight forward version of my day & I’ve made it look like a breeze!! 😮‍💨😮‍💨

But the slides aren’t big enough to add all the other things happen throughout my working day!

The reality is very different, as not everything is that straight forward.

👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️The role of a specialist ADHD nurse carries a lot of pressure, responsibility & accountability. As any healthcare profession does.

It involves daily complex decision making, risk assessing & management.

It involves being available to multiple clients at once & being pulled in different directions.

It involves trying to do your absolute best for everyone & meet their individual needs & expectations.

It involves constant worry about getting things right, when it’s not always that black & white.

It involves fighting people’s corner and battling with the stigma attached to ADHD and private practice

BUT…..

When you love what you do, it makes it so worth it ☺️☺️

& when you have the support of a team who also love what they do, it makes the more challenging days doable.

I wouldn’t have it any other way 💜

04/02/2026

We often have people contact us to ask if we are a right to choose provider (RTC) and the straight answer is no. We are a fully private/self funded ADHD service.

It’s something I said from the day I founded The ADHD Nurse, that I would never consider. Unless the system changes & commissioners truely understand & value what a quality ADHD service should look like.

I’m not saying RTC isn’t needed, as for many people it’s the only option. But…I don’t agree with jeopardising patient care & safety in exchange for NHS money.

I’ll never understand why the money being spent on RTC isn’t allocated to NHS ADHD services to improve them, train more nurses & doctors and reduce wait times that way. Instead it’s having an even bigger impact on NHS services, not improving the issue.

Can someone make it make sense? 🫠🫠

30/01/2026

Hey new followers 👋
I thought give a recap on what we offer at The ADHD Nurse

📍We are based in Gloucestershire & can see you in person
🇬🇧We offer online appointments across the UK
✅We are regulated by the CQC

👩🏻‍⚕️Diagnostic assessments (age 14 upwards)
👩🏻‍⚕️Medication Titration
👩🏻‍⚕️Annual reviews
👩🏻‍⚕️Educational sessions
👩🏻‍⚕️CBT / Coaching

We offer a more personalised approach & will always value quality over quantity 💜

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Maisemore
GL28HR

Website

http://www.theadhdnurse.co.uk/

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