Child Psychiatric Referrals - FOI Response Register

In relation to referrals made to child psychiatric services, please tell me:

1.    How many psychiatric referrals have been made for suspected ‘Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder’ (ADHD) or ‘Attention-Deficit Disorder’ (ADD) within your health board in a) 2021, b) 2022, and c) 2023-to date

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.

2.    Of the suspected ADHD and ADD referrals made in in a) 2021, b) 2022, and c) 2023-to date, how many were rejected before an appointment was made for psychiatric assessment

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3.    Of the suspected ADHD and ADD referrals made in in a) 2021, b) 2022, and c) 2023-to date where a psychiatric assessment has been conducted, what i) number and ii) proportion resulted in a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD

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4.    Of the total number of psychiatric referrals made in a) 2021, b) 2022, and c) 2023-to date, what proportion were for suspected ADHD or ADD

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5.    The average waiting time, following a referral for suspected ADHD or ADD, for a psychiatric assessment in a) 2021, b) 2022, and c) 2023-to date

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