Dr Anish Anish is currently under investigation by a health trust for alleged actions regarding charging patients for NHS appointments. The consultant pediatrician, formerly employed by the Northern Health Trust, is facing complaints from parents regarding assessments for ADHD and autism. Dr. Anish has denied the allegations, stating that he is currently unwell and unable to meet with parents as he would like.
Families impacted by the situation turned to a private service due to extensive waiting lists within the NHS for assessments and treatments. Many parents paid substantial fees for consultations with Dr. Anish, only to be left without follow-up care or medication, causing distress and upset. Some parents shared their experiences, detailing instances where they paid for appointments that should have been free NHS services.
The private service operated by Dr. Anish, ADHD/ASD Doctor, seems to be inactive at present. Many parents who utilized the company’s website are still waiting for documentation related to clinical assessments or diagnoses for their children. The situation has left numerous families in limbo, uncertain about their child’s diagnosis and future care, with some considering starting the process anew with another private provider.
Despite Dr. Anish’s departure from the Northern Health Trust, he remains registered with the General Medical Council. The trust has initiated a review of cases involving Dr. Anish’s patients from a nine-week period at the end of the previous year. While the trust acknowledges the distress caused to families, it reassures that efforts are being made to ensure appropriate care and support for affected children. Meanwhile, the allegations of charging for NHS appointments are being taken seriously by the trust, and investigations into the matter are ongoing
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