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NHS ADHD Assessment Waiting Times — Live Tracker

Compiled from NHS trust data, Freedom of Information responses, and provider reports. Most recently updated region: July 2026. Data quality varies significantly by region — see the "As of" column below for each region's own source date.

RegionNHS TrustEstimated WaitAs ofRight to Choose AlternativePrivate Alternative
LondonVarious London NHS Trusts7–12 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £350 · 1–6 weeks
South EastVarious South East Trusts8–14 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £360 · 1–6 weeks
South WestAvon and Wiltshire MHP8–22 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £595 · 1–6 weeks
East of EnglandVarious East Trusts5–10 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £550 · 1–6 weeks
West MidlandsBirmingham and Solihull MHT7–12 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £595 · 1–6 weeks
East MidlandsNottinghamshire Healthcare5–10 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £595 · 1–6 weeks
North WestGreater Manchester Mental Health9–11 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £289 · 1–6 weeks
YorkshireLeeds and York Partnership6–11 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £495 · 1–6 weeks
North EastCumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear7–8 monthsJul 2026AvailableFrom £595 · 1–6 weeks
ScotlandNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde25–26 monthsJul 2026Not availableFrom £595 · 1–6 weeks
WalesCardiff and Vale UHB24–60 monthsMay 2026Not availableFrom £425 · 1–6 weeks
Northern IrelandBelfast HSC Trust36–60 monthsApr 2026Not availableFrom £495 · 1–6 weeks

Wait bands: green under 12 months, amber 12–36 months, red over 36 months.

How this compares

The average NHS wait for an adult ADHD assessment in England is 10 months. Right to Choose is available at no cost, and waits depend on the provider. Private assessments are available within 1–6 weeks from £199.

By NHS area (ICB)

Region-level figures above are an average — your local NHS area (Integrated Care Board) may differ significantly. We've individually sourced wait times for 11 ICBs so far; more are added as reliable data becomes available.

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Data sources

Wait times are compiled from NHS trust board papers, Freedom of Information Act responses, ADHD UK research, and direct provider reports. Figures are estimates and vary by individual circumstances. We update this page monthly. See UK ADHD stats for Awareness Month for the national referral figures behind these regional waits. Journalists and researchers can request access to the full dataset via our data licensing page.

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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Waiting times vary by individual circumstances — always confirm current figures with your local NHS trust or GP.