ADHD

From 1 February 2026, General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners (practitioners) can begin medical treatment for patients aged 18 and over who have a confirmed ADHD diagnosis.

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Practitioners at our clinic are not able to diagnose ADHD. If you think you may have ADHD, please book an appointment with your usual practitioner. A standard consultation fee will apply. If your practitioner believes an ADHD assessment is appropriate, they will refer you to a provider. Our preferred provider is Te Wheke. Referrals can be made by your practitioner, or you can self‑refer. Seeing your GP before self-referring is an important first step to the process so your full medical history can be reviewed and any overlapping symptoms or health factors that may influence the referral process are covered. This can prevent delays in the referral process as it reduces the likeliness that you need to see your GP for additional information later.

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Self referral

Self-referrals can be made through the Te Wheke website. Please note that provider fees are set independently and will be confirmed by the provider you book with at the time of booking.

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Received a diagnosis of ADHD?

If you receive an ADHD diagnosis, we will contact you to arrange an ADHD Medication Start appointment. ADHD Medication Start appointments are unable to be booked via ManageMyHealth; please wait for our team to contact you. These appointments are 15–45 minutes long and are with a practitioner experienced in initiating ADHD medication. Please note these appointments are held at one of our partner practices, Johnsonville Medical Centre, and will not be with your regular practitioner. Your regular practitioner will be able to review the applicable updates to your care.

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After starting medication, you will need a follow‑up appointment within 2–4 weeks to review how the medication is working and make any necessary adjustments. Your practitioner will advise you when they would like this follow-up appointment and you can book this either with the Johnsonville Medical Centre front desk team or call them on 04 920 8850.

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Consultation fees

Medication Start Appointments are different to a standard consultation and different fees apply. Our fees as of June 2026 are outlined below. Your fee will be advised to you at the time of booking:

Standard appointment: $150

Exenteded appointment: $300

Follow-up: $150

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We understand that receiving an ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. You are welcome to book an appointment with our Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) to discuss your diagnosis or any concerns you may have. HIP appointments are free for all registered patients of the practice.

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Please note, ADHD services are only for our registered patients. Please visit your own medical centre if you are registered elsewhere.

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