Compare private ADHD assessments across the UK

Private ADHD assessment costs vary by clinic, whether it's online or in-person, and whether it's for a child or adult. Compare clinics on our directory for current pricing — many offer payment plans to spread the cost.

NHS Right to Choose lets patients in England ask their GP for a referral to a private ADHD clinic that accepts it, with the NHS paying for the assessment. Some local NHS areas now limit the number of Right to Choose assessments they fund and have set minimum waits, so an NHS-funded wait can be much longer than the private wait shown for a clinic. Before your GP refers you, ask the clinic whether it is taking Right to Choose referrals from your area and what its wait is.

A comprehensive private ADHD assessment typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours, including a clinical interview, questionnaires and feedback. Some clinics split this across appointments. Report turnaround varies between clinics, so ask yours what to expect.

Yes. If you're diagnosed with ADHD by a private clinic, many can prescribe medication directly. Some clinics will write to your GP asking for a shared care agreement, under which your GP could take over prescribing once you're stable. Whether to agree is your GP practice's decision.

Yes. Online ADHD assessments by qualified psychiatrists or specialist clinicians are clinically valid and follow the same NICE guidelines as in-person assessments. Many reputable clinics now offer secure remote assessments by video.