NHS ADHD Assessment Wait Times: West Yorkshire

Part of the Yorkshire region. As of May 2026.

Current estimated wait

~24 months

ADHD UK reported in September 2026 that West Yorkshire providers enforce a minimum wait of at least 2 years before assessment as a rationing measure. 16,187 adults were recorded waiting (10,220 via NHS trusts, 5,967 via Right to Choose); 7,930 Right to Choose assessments were completed in 2025/26.

Source: NHS West Yorkshire ICB, FOI 059FOI2627; ADHD UK

Don't want to wait?

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.

This figure is compiled from the source cited above and is an estimate — individual circumstances and waiting lists change over time. See our full NHS wait times tracker for every NHS area we've sourced data for, or license the full dataset. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.