NHS ADHD Assessment Wait Times: Essex
Part of the East of England region. As of Feb 2026.
Current estimated wait
22–40 monthsProvider: Essex Partnership University NHS FT
Essex Partnership University NHS FT (covering the legacy Mid and South Essex area) reported a wait of approximately 22 months from referral to initial assessment, and a further approximately 18 months from initial to diagnostic assessment — a total journey of roughly 40 months. This area may not represent the whole of the current merged Essex ICB, which also absorbed Hertfordshire & West Essex and part of Suffolk & North East Essex.
Source: Essex Partnership University NHS FT, FOI EPUT.FOI.24.3314 / EPUT.FOI.24.3697
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