How long is the wait time for an ADHD assessment at Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose?

Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose currently has a wait time of approximately 4 weeks for ADHD assessments. (Last updated: updated 2 weeks ago)

Does Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose accept NHS Right to Choose referrals?

Yes, Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose accepts NHS Right to Choose referrals. This means you can request a referral from your GP to be seen by Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose with the NHS funding your assessment.

Can Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose prescribe ADHD medication?

Yes, Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose can prescribe ADHD medication including controlled substances.

Does Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose offer shared care arrangements?

Yes, Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose works with NHS GPs under shared care agreements. This means your GP may be able to take over prescribing and monitoring after your initial titration period.

What assessment methods does Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose use?

Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose uses the following assessment methodologies: {"Rating Scales", "Clinical Interview", "NICE Guidelines"}.

Harrow Health ADHD Right to Choose

Harrow • Northwood

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NHS Right to Choose ADHD Service with Short Waiting Times

Harrow Health has been working in partnership with community partners since 2007, with Adult ADHD Assessment and Treatment part of their service since 2015. They are accredited by NW London ICB to provide Adult ADHD Services through the NHS Right to Choose pathway.

NHS-Funded Assessments

As an NHS Right to Choose provider, patients are not charged for assessments - the service is funded by the NHS. Available to any patient registered with a GP in England.

Short Waiting Times

Currently offering one of the shortest waiting times in England for ADHD assessments.

Assessment Process

3-4 self-assessment forms covering ADHD symptoms, depression, anxiety
Informant forms from people who knew you as a child and adult
Hybrid service with both face-to-face and virtual appointments

Comprehensive Evaluation

Thorough assessment process examining how ADHD symptoms impair functioning across different life areas.

Services & Pricing

Prices may vary depending on your specific needs.

Assessment Services

Adult ADHD Assessment

Online / In-person

NHS Free

Comprehensive ADHD assessment

Detailed written report with diagnosis and recommendations

Gold-standard assessment based on clinical guidelines

Follow-up & Medication

Medication Titration

Online / In-person

NHS Free

Careful medication adjustment and monitoring

Regular follow-up appointments during titration

Side effect management support

Medication Management

Online / In-person

NHS Free

Ongoing medication review and optimization

Prescription management

Side effect monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this clinic

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Pricing

Right to Choose

Free

Standard NHS prescription charges may apply

Wait: 4 Weeks

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Clinic Overview

Right to Choose

Can prescribe medication

Shared care with GPs

Adults (18-64), Later Life (65+) assessments

2 locations + online

3.8(389+)

Established2007

Patient Reviews

Nicola Tweed

Google

a week ago

If I could give 0 stars I would!!! ADHD/Autism RTC service. Absolutely horrendous. As an ADHD practitioner myself, this organisation hasn't got a clue what they are doing. I had an assessment in June. My assessor from what I could see, did not write a single word so I can only assume he used AI, that is a major concern. IG confidentiality etc. All their appointments are recorded, I wasn't made aware of this. My assessor didn't have any knowledge of women, ADHD, periods, Menopause. I explained that my ADHD is predominantly in my brain and I mask a lot of my symptoms or learnt strategies to deal with them. He was trying to indicate that I had depression as I struggle starting my day. He also asked why I was getting angry, when I was being direct. I met the diagnostic criteria for ADHD combined but I have been diagnosed with inattentive. You are supposed to be signed off by 2 clinicians and I wasn't. I don't believe the DMS V criteria has been met, in regards to the information the assessor collated. I made a complaint in early July and I was supposed to receive a response with in 20 days. I have received nothing. Getting hold of them is a nightmare. I had one person that was very helpful but today, I spoke to Jasmine who tried to pass off information about the diagnostic criteria and that the clinicians diagnosis is right, despite not having any clinical knowledge. I have no idea who runs the team/organisation. You can't speak to a manager. They will not give you her name. I am on BP meds and in my report it states that I need to be referred for cardiology to determine if I am fit to take stimulant medication. A ECG should suffice. (my GP isn't going to refer me to a cardiologist when I have a normal ECG). Again, this was from Jasmine the person I spoke to over the phone. I am going to stop here as this is a rant because I am fuming. I have nowhere to turn to resolve the issue and to boot, the appointment I had to start medication, has now been cancelled. I have contacted CQC.

C H

Google

a week ago

Harrow Health has been absolutely amazing! I only waited 1 month for an ADHD assessment via RTC which was carried out by Dr Hakim. He was extremely thorough, compassionate, professional and kind. I was provided a prescription immediately and he also referred me for an autism assessment. I've called the practice a few times and although the waiting queue was long (for obvious reasons), when I did get through they couldn't have been more helpful. I've had a great experience so far and highly recommend their services! Well done, Harrow Health and thank you 🙏🙏🙏

ÑM

Google

2 weeks ago

****Update (the following day), I have been waiting for over an hour and no one is answering the phone. I had a telephone appointment with a doctor at 8.30am and no one has called so I am trying to call to find out what is going on as its now 12.50pm. Getting help should never be this difficult! If I miss an appointment I would be discharged immediately but Harrow Health deem it okay to not answer the phone or reply to emails! To add insult the automated voice has been telling me I am 3 seconds from my call being answered this entire time!! Absolutely appalled. If you are seeking help for a serious condition and struggle with your health please I implore you to find a different service. I wouldn't suggest anyone use this service if they have an alternative. The admin staff are cold and unhelpful. They appear to really hate their jobs and any patient who requires any level of customer service. It will take a minimum of 50 mins for them to answer the phone and will be argumentative and incredibly rude if the call is answered. I was told my the doctor that any follow up appointments will be over the phone as its difficult for me to get the clinic. When the receptionist called to book my follow up she refused to listen. Reluctantly I agreed to an in person appointment but had to call back a few days later to reschedule as there was no way of me getting to the clinic, I was advised that now it would only be a telephone appointment and an in person appointment will not be offered. The stark contradiction suggests I was lied to to begin with. Its worth noting they call using the number of a different health centre in the same area and if you use that number to call back, after holding for over 45 minutes you will be told that you have the wrong number and that harrow health have been told numerous times to stop using the wrong number to call patients from as so many people call back only to be told to hang up and call the right number. The whole service is tiresome and unhelpful.

Joseph Bailey (LJJoeBailey)

Google

3 weeks ago

Had a resoundingly positive time with Harrow Health for ADHD diagnosis and treatment, amazing work specifically from Ms R Adel and Helen Hargreaves who have been consistently understanding, thoughtful, insightful and well spoken. Glad to have a positive outcome with something that is so important to long-term health. They even helped me to explore changes to dosages, to come to an informed conclusion about the ideal dosage to be prescribed for. Thanks again to Ms R Adel, Zaynah Rujubali and Helen Hargreaves at the clinic. [For anyone seeking an ADHD diagnosis I think go to long term therapy at the same time as well, it helps the process so much. It's all is very internal stuff, like interactions of the medication on your mental state, so it helps having the strategies that regular therapy gives. Also the time from referral to first consultation is quicker than other clinics, but still way longer than private, so therapy can help ease that. In every case as well you have to explore past childhood experiences and family interactions -- these are questions that are important to the diagnosis. I feel like a majority of the bad reviews here are a lack of preparation or planning for those things to come up. It's important to have case history i.e. examples of symptoms through childhood and adulthood, specific examples of childhood interactions and difficulties etc before your first appointment]

Holly Baker

Google

a month ago

Absolutely appalled by this service. Communication is awful. It appears that the speed at which they process new referrals comes at the expense of quality assessments and care. I was referred by my GP via the right to choose pathway, which is incredibly ironic as I didn’t get any choice of provider – I was told Harrow Health was the only one they are allowed to refer to. I can’t afford to seek a diagnosis privately. I had my initial review on 5th July, and was left reeling after the appointment. The doctor was completely disengaged with the conversation, and just seemed to be ticking boxes rather than actually taking to me. He seemed to have made up his mind before the appointment started. He was more interested in my mothers birth experience and my mothers opinion of whether I was a ‘good child’ than how I was actually feeling and the issues I am experiencing. I probably did a terrible job of explaining myself, but I felt ambushed and completely put on the spot with a lot of the questions – as I had no idea what to expect so hadn’t prepared anything. 90% of the questions he asked were about me when I was 11 – which, as a 37 year old is quite hard to recall unless a specific memory is triggered. It was clear he either had no knowledge of ADHD in women, or just didn’t care. I received no notes and no follow up information for 2 months, at which point I asked my GP to refer me to somewhere else for a 2nd opinion with a Dr who is familiar with ADHD in women. I received a second appointment for 26th September, but the Doctor never showed up. I waited for an hour but never received a link. I emailed to register a formal complaint but never heard anything. I went back to my GP, and was then sent a complaint form which allows 400 characters(!) to summarise your complaint. What a joke. This service is disgraceful. Avoid it if you are fortunate to be able to.

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