ADHD clinics that accept NHS Right to Choose

The NHS Right to Choose lets patients in England choose which provider delivers their care. It is set out in the NHS Constitution and given effect by Part 8 of the Standing Rules (SI 2012/2996). For ADHD, this means you can ask your GP to refer you to an approved private provider rather than to your local NHS service, with the NHS funding the cost. It always needs a GP referral, and it does not guarantee a shorter wait.

No. Under Right to Choose, the NHS pays for your assessment and initial treatment. There's no cost to you. However, ongoing medication costs may still apply depending on your prescription arrangements - most clinics can set up shared care with your GP for NHS prescriptions.

GPs cannot refuse a Right to Choose referral if you meet the clinical criteria for an ADHD assessment. If your GP is hesitant, politely refer them to NHS England guidance on patient choice. You can also ask to speak to the practice manager or request a second opinion.

Wait times vary by clinic. Some Right to Choose providers can see patients within weeks, though this is not guaranteed and some local NHS areas (ICBs) restrict or pause Right to Choose referrals. The referral itself usually takes 1-2 weeks once your GP submits the paperwork — compare current wait times for each clinic below.

Right to Choose is an NHS England policy and applies only in England. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have different healthcare systems. However, some private clinics may still accept patients from these nations on a self-pay basis.

Yes — Right to Choose applies to children and young people in England too, and a number of the clinics listed offer NHS-funded ADHD assessments for under-18s. Use the Ages column in the comparison table to see which clinics assess children and teenagers, and check the Child assessment badge for what's funded. The referral still goes through your GP.

If you're diagnosed with ADHD, 25 of these clinics offer shared care agreements with your GP. This means the private clinic handles your initial titration, then your GP takes over prescribing, so you get NHS-funded medication long-term.