ADHD assessment by video, wherever you are

Online ADHD assessments typically cost between £275 and £2,095, with an average price of around £940. This usually includes the initial video consultation, comprehensive assessment, and diagnostic report. Additional costs may include follow-up appointments, medication reviews, and titration services if you require medication.

Yes, research shows that online ADHD assessments are clinically equivalent to in-person assessments when conducted by qualified professionals. The diagnostic process involves the same standardized tools, clinical interviews, and rating scales. Many clinicians find that patients are often more relaxed in their home environment, which can lead to more authentic responses during the assessment.

The main video consultation commonly runs from about 1.5 to 3 hours, though clinics vary. Before your appointment, you'll typically need to complete pre-assessment questionnaires. Report turnaround and overall timescales vary between clinics, so compare each clinic's current wait time below rather than relying on a general figure.

Yes — 27 online clinics accept NHS Right to Choose referrals. To use Right to Choose, ask your GP for a referral to your chosen online clinic; the NHS then funds the assessment. Right to Choose applies in England and always needs a GP referral. 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.

You'll need a device with a camera and microphone (laptop, tablet, or smartphone), a stable internet connection, and a quiet, private space. Clinics differ in the platform they use — some use a mainstream video-conferencing tool, others their own telehealth system — and they will tell you which when you book. Test your setup beforehand.

Yes, 117 of our listed online clinics are licensed to prescribe ADHD medication. If diagnosed with ADHD, your clinician can prescribe medication via electronic prescription. This can be sent to a local pharmacy or some clinics offer home delivery. You'll need regular follow-up appointments (which can also be online) to monitor your medication and adjust dosages.

You can share your diagnostic report with your GP whether the assessment was conducted in person or online. A report from a psychiatrist or specialist clinician at a properly regulated clinic (registered with the CQC in England, or HIS, HIW or RQIA in the devolved nations) will set out the clinical findings and recommendations. Whether your GP then takes over prescribing under a shared care agreement is a separate decision, and one they are not obliged to agree to.

If you're diagnosed with ADHD, your clinician will discuss treatment options including medication, therapy, and lifestyle strategies during your video consultation. If medication is recommended, you'll begin a titration period with regular online check-ins to find the right medication and dosage. Your clinic can provide ongoing prescriptions and monitoring, or write to your GP to request a shared care agreement — which your GP may or may not agree to.