HSE assessment next week - advice/tips/what to expect?
Hi all - long time lurker, first time poster.
29F, was referred by my GP to a HSE ADHD team for assessment before Christmas. After completing some preliminary questionnaires/online assessments, I was initially declined for an in person assessment as my symptoms didn’t fit their criteria for “moderate to severe” ADHD. At the encouragement of my GP (who herself wrote a letter disputing this decision), I wrote a letter outlining why I felt an assessment was not only warranted but needed in my case, as my symptoms are significantly impacting my mental and physical health and wellbeing. I was granted an in person assessment which is in a week’s time.
Has anyone here gone through the assessment process via the HSE? How does it work and should I prepare in any way beforehand? I’m bringing a close friend as my support person (you’re allowed to bring one, per the appointment letter), but not really sure what to expect from the assessment.
Any insight/information would be greatly appreciated - thank you 🙏