How long is the wait time for an ADHD assessment at The Edinburgh Practice?

The Edinburgh Practice currently has a wait time of approximately 4 weeks for ADHD assessments. (Last updated: updated 1 months ago)

Does The Edinburgh Practice accept NHS Right to Choose referrals?

The Edinburgh Practice does not currently accept Right to Choose referrals. You would need to self-fund your assessment.

Can The Edinburgh Practice prescribe ADHD medication?

Yes, The Edinburgh Practice can prescribe ADHD medication including controlled substances.

Does The Edinburgh Practice offer shared care arrangements?

Yes, The Edinburgh Practice 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 The Edinburgh Practice use?

The Edinburgh Practice uses the following assessment methodologies: {"Clinical interview", DIVA, "NICE guidelines"}. Assessments typically take 180 minutes.

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Multidisciplinary Mental Health Practice in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Practice is a leading private mental health clinic in Edinburgh, offering expert ADHD assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Their assessments are conducted by Consultant Psychiatrists and Specialty Doctors with specialist knowledge in ADHD.

ADHD Assessment Process

Assessments follow NICE guidelines and take place over multiple sessions:

Two-hour initial appointment covering history taking and clinical evaluation
Developmental history session with a family member or close friend
One-hour feedback session with diagnosis and recommendations
Comprehensive written report sent within approximately 8 weeks

Post-Diagnostic Support

Patients who receive a diagnosis receive a post-diagnostic pack with psychoeducational materials, resources, and information about additional services including their ADHD Medication Clinic and Neurodiversity Support Services.

Services & Pricing

Prices may vary depending on your specific needs.

Assessment Services

Adult ADHD Assessment

Online / In-person

From

£1,750

Comprehensive ADHD assessment

Detailed written report with diagnosis and recommendations

Gold-standard assessment based on clinical guidelines

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Child ADHD Assessment

Online / In-person

From

£1,950

Comprehensive ADHD assessment

Detailed written report with diagnosis and recommendations

Age-appropriate assessment methodology

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Follow-up & Medication

Medication Management

Online / In-person

From

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Ongoing medication review and optimization

Prescription management

Side effect monitoring

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Additional Services

ADHD + Autism Assessment

Online / In-person

From

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Combined ADHD and autism assessment

Comprehensive diagnostic report

Integrated treatment recommendations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this clinic

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Pricing

Assessment from

£1,750

Adult ADHD Assessment

Wait: 4 Weeks

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Clinic Overview

Can prescribe medication

Shared care with GPs

Children (Under 12), Teenagers (12-17), Adults (18-64), Later Life (65+) assessments

1 location + online

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Patient Reviews

Jacob Alexander

a month ago

I recently had an ADHD assessment with another provider online and have started titration of medication at The Edinburgh Practice and I am very impressed so far at their professionalism and their treatment costs are reasonable compared to other providers. Their admin team are kind and understanding and I have felt welcomed every time I have attended the practice so far. I would recommend anyone considering medication for an ADHD diagnosis to contact them.

M Johnston

2 months ago

The Edinburgh Practice came highly recommended to me from a friend. I cannot fault this practice, from my original call to find out more about their services to my first appointment was all very smooth. Their website is also very helpful with lots of videos around the different types of services that they offer, and is very user friendly. Fantastic all round and I am looking forward to continuing my journey with them.

Joanne Skelton

2 months ago

Excellent service in all aspects, admin team were very friendly and informative and made sure they covered all queries with me. The practice itself is welcoming & comforting. I felt at ease during my first appointment, listened to and understood. Would highly recommend The Edinburgh Practice.

Peter Burns

3 months ago

Very unprofessional. I requested a quote to carry out a capacity assessment. I was quoted £370 to carry out an assessment 'in practice'. I booked the assessment for 22nd Sept 2025 and received an invoice for £370. At the same time I received an email advising an appointment fee of £1125. When I queried this I was told - 'our process for capacity assessments has changed' - and - 'I will void the invoice currently raised but keep the appointment in the diary as is and will be in touch as soon as I have received an update from our Clinical Lead'. That was on 11th Set 2025 for an appointment on 22nd Sep 2025. At this point I had made very difficult and delicate arrangements to attend the appointment. One FULL WEEK later, on 18th Sep 2025, I received an apologetic confirmation of cancellation of the appointment with a variety of reasons. At NO point was I told of any qualifying issues in respect of the assessment - it was a fixed-fee service. This has caused significant distress to an already-distressed patient - you should be ashamed!

Lara Sissy

5 months ago

Awful experience. It was incredibly difficult to get hold of the doctor—they were only available one day a week, and despite leaving multiple messages, I was never called back. This all happened while I was at university, and the lack of support made an already stressful time even harder. Initially, they were very responsive—right up until I had paid. After that, communication completely dropped off. I also wasn’t made aware of the additional ongoing fees until after I’d started treatment, which felt really unfair. At one point, I ended up in tears over the whole situation. To make matters worse, I was prescribed ADHD medication but couldn’t get a follow-up appointment to continue my treatment. I was also sent a copy of my diagnosis notes, and there were statements included that were completely untrue, which was really upsetting and concerning. Please be aware: after the initial consultation, you could be looking at around £300 per month for ongoing costs—including follow-up appointments, medication, and other fees. I wish I had known that before starting. Years later I’m still no further forward.

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