Almost 300 NSW GPs can now diagnose and treat ADHD

Another 300 family doctors start training in November. The NSW Government says it will make care easier to reach.

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Almost 300 family doctors in New South Wales (NSW) can now diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD affects focus, attention and activity levels. These general practitioners (GPs) can also prescribe ADHD medicine, The Medical Republic reported. Before, many people had to see a specialist, which can mean long waits and high costs. Another 300 GPs are expected to start training in November. From next month, the Healthdirect website will list where these GPs work. The first group focused on regional and remote areas. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said it makes it "easier for people, many of them young families, to access the care they need". Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson also backed the plan. The Government says up to 2500 free GP assessments will start in early 2027. It says that could save patients "up to $1500 a year". Rural doctors' leader Dr Rachel Christmas welcomed it, but said "the training is quite arduous". The exact start date is not yet known. If you have questions about ADHD, talk to your GP.