CAANI - Child and Adolescent Assessments Northern Ireland

Specialist Paediatric ADHD Assessments in Belfast

CAANI (Child and Adolescent Assessments Northern Ireland) is a specialist service providing private ADHD and ASD assessments for children and adolescents in Northern Ireland. Led by experienced Consultant Psychiatrists in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, they offer timely, NICE-compliant assessments.

Expert Team

• Consultant-led service with Dr Maggie Mc Gurgan and Dr Holly Greer
• CAMHS experience - clinicians have extensive NHS experience in assessment and management of complex ADHD
• NICE-compliant assessments valid for Education Authority and other official bodies

Assessment Focus

Paediatric ADHD assessments for children aged 6-17 years, with comprehensive reports that families can use for access to specialist support in education, health, training, or employment.

Referral Requirements

GP referral required from Northern Ireland (NHS or Private). Assessments conducted at Malone Private Clinic, a convenient location in south Belfast with off-street parking.

Medication Services

Specialist prescribing oversight for ADHD when indicated. For patients whose NHS GPs decline to prescribe, private prescriptions available through partner pharmacy Vitalis Health.