NHS ADHD Assessment Wait Times: North East and North Cumbria
Part of the North East region. As of Jul 2026.
Current estimated wait
1150–1200 monthsProvider: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT
Derived: 16,303 adults waiting divided by just 166 assessed in FY2025/26. This is an extreme outlier reflecting an exceptionally low annual throughput relative to the backlog, not an official quoted wait and not a reliable forecast for any individual referred today — treat it as illustrative of the scale of the backlog rather than a literal prediction.
Source: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT, FOI REF6854
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If you're registered with an English GP, NHS Right to Choose can get you assessed by a private provider at no cost — typically 6–18 months rather than waiting for the standard pathway above.
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