Governance at ADHDX
Clinical Governance
Upholding the highest standards in patient safety and clinical care.
Clinical governance lead

Dr Essam Abdelhakim
Chief Medical Officer · Clinical Safety Officer
At ADHDX, we believe robust clinical governance is essential to uphold our high standards, ensure patient safety, and align our care with best practices.
What this means
- Our care is aligned with the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
- Our clinical processes and data collection follow approved international diagnostic criteria for ADHD and ASD (DSM-5 and ICD-11).
- Our clinical pathways are designed and approved by experienced consultants in neurodiversity care.
- Our consultants lead clinical services and multidisciplinary team discussions for complex cases.
- We have rigorous risk assessments to identify and manage patient risks effectively and safely.
- We maintain a safeguarding process with clear escalation pathways.
- We uphold the highest standards in staff recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training, and continuous professional development.
- We have comprehensive processes to monitor and address any adverse events or complaints, ensuring we deliver patient-centred care to the highest standards.
Questions about our clinical governance framework can be raised directly with our clinical governance lead using the details above.