u/licqourice

Hey! So I’ve been diagnosed (in Ireland by psychiatrist) ADHD for 15 years and have been prescribed the same medication (Concerta XL) with differing doses over the years but have settled on 27mg as that’s what I find works best for me now. I’ve been private all those years because my GP refuses to touch any stimulant prescription and have been with same psychiatrist. I can’t afford going private every 6 months at nearly €300 a pop. I regularly do blood tests, blood pressure and heart monitoring and always fine.

I’m wondering if anyone has changed to a public mental health team from private? How has the experience been for them? How long were they waiting? Positives and negatives?

I just know adhd care is basically zilch in Ireland, hence why I’ve stuck to the same psychiatrist for so long. She’s great but I just can’t afford it and I’m really worried about my mental health if I have to forgo my medication long term because of this.

Any advice appreciated - thank you.

I heard HEO open competition for Comms specialist was going to be published this year but haven’t heard anything about it and nothing on publicjobs. Has anyone heard anything?

Also if you get panelled for HEO comms specialist and you’re already in the CS as EO comms, what is the likelihood of your current department keeping you if there’s a role coming up?