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NHS Right to Choose ADHD Assessments

NHS-funded, free to access, and your legal right to choose who delivers your care.

Under the NHS Right to Choose scheme, patients in England referred by their GP for an ADHD assessment have the legal right to choose a provider to oversee their care.

As an approved Right to Choose provider, ADHD Certify offers NHS-funded ADHD assessments for adults and children across England.

We deliver thorough, clinician-led assessments that meet the standards expected within the NHS, with no cost to you.

Free, fully NHS-funded 

Available Across England

Adults and Children

Legal right to choose your provider 

Prescription pathway included

What Is NHS Right to Choose?

Right to Choose is a legal entitlement under the NHS in England. If your GP refers you for an ADHD assessment, you have the right to choose which approved provider delivers your care. Your GP refers, the NHS funds it, and you pay nothing.

Am I Eligible for
NHS Right to Choose?

Right to Choose is not an urgent or crisis care pathway.

Not sure whether you qualify? Get in touch and we will help you work it out.

What We Offer Under NHS Right to Choose

Here is what your NHS-funded care with ADHD Certify includes.

Shared Care Beyond the Assessments

Once you are stable on medication, your GP takes over regular prescribing, subject to their approval. We remain involved with periodic reviews to make sure your care stays on track.

How to Get Referred to ADHD Certify

Getting referred takes a few clear steps. Here is everything you need.

GP referral is required for NHS Right to Choose.
You cannot self-refer, but this process helps you prepare everything your GP needs.

Once your referral is accepted

Your Full ADHD Journey
From Assessment to Ongoing Support

Here is what happens from the moment your referral is accepted, through to ongoing support.

1

Pre-Assessment Forms

Complete the questionnaires we send you before your appointment.

2

ADHD Assessment

Video call with a specialist clinician, in line with NICE guidelines.

3

Diagnosis and Report

Your diagnostic report is sent to you and your GP.

4

Medication and Titration

Where appropriate, we manage titration with regular reviews until you are stable.

5

Shared Care

Your GP takes over prescribing. We stay involved with annual reviews. Please note that shared care is subject to your GP’s approval.

Clinician contact at each stage

Medication review until stable

Written report after assessment

Shared care handoff to GP

Annual review ongoing

NHS Funding Limits and What They Mean for You

NHS ADHD assessments are commissioned and funded by your local Integrated Care Board. Due to high demand across England, some ICBs are currently working within agreed annual funding limits, which means your assessment may be subject to a wait even after your referral is accepted.

Your legal right to choose your provider remains protected. We are actively working with ICBs across England to keep our service as accessible as possible and will update our availability as soon as new information comes in.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Black Country ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Devon ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Dorset ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Frimley ICB. Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage. We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Greater Manchester ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.Assessment appointment lengths vary depending on clinical need. You will receive full details on the format and expected duration of your assessment once your referral is confirmed.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Kent and Medway ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

Please note: The following update applies to patients seeking an ADHD assessment only. Autism assessments are not affected by the following changes.
We are currently accepting new NHS ADHD referrals from patients registered with NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS North Central London ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS North East London ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Somerset ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

As of 3 November 2025, NHS South East London ICB introduced a new Adult ADHD Referrals Triage Service, which differs from the standard Right to Choose referral process.
This applies to all adults aged 18 and over registered with a GP in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Lambeth, or Southwark.
The referral process for this ICB is as follows:

Complete your self-report form before your GP appointment.
Bring your completed form to your GP appointment. They will discuss your experiences and confirm whether an ADHD assessment is appropriate.
Your GP will submit a referral to the South East London Adult ADHD Referrals Triage Service via NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
The triage team will review your referral and contact you to arrange a short meeting to explain your assessment options, including Right to Choose providers such as ADHD Certify.
If you choose to proceed with ADHD Certify, the triage team will forward your referral to us and you will be added to our waitlist.
Please note that referrals submitted outside of this triage process cannot be accepted and will need to be resubmitted through the correct pathway, which may cause delays to your assessment.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS West Yorkshire ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

Your ICB not listed? Get in touch and we will let you know as soon as we can accept referrals in your area.

Current NHS Right to Choose Wait Times

We know that waiting for an assessment is difficult, and we want to be as transparent as possible about where things currently stand.
Current wait times (as of August 2026):
  • ADHD assessment: 4 to 6 weeks
  • Autism assessment: 4 to 12 weeks
  • ADHD medication: If your assessment results in a positive ADHD diagnosis, you’ll be able to request titration once you receive your outcome report. To do this, you’ll need to complete a request form on our website
Wait times for medication are separate from assessment wait times. If your referral was submitted before the dates listed above, we will be in touch in due course. Our team is unable to advise on individual queue positions, so please wait to be contacted.
How you are added to our waitlist:

You will be added to our waitlist once all of the following steps are complete:

  • You have received and completed your intake and pre-assessment forms
  • Proof of address and valid ID have been submitted
  • Our clinical team has reviewed and confirmed your forms
  • You have received your waitlist confirmation from us

We will contact you when you reach the top of the waitlist to confirm your appointment details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Right to Choose is a legal right under the NHS Constitution that allows patients in England to choose which approved provider carries out their ADHD assessment, rather than being allocated one by their local Integrated Care Board.
No. A GP referral is required to access the Right to Choose pathway. You cannot refer yourself directly to ADHD Certify, but completing our GP letter download makes the referral process straightforward for both you and your GP.
No. Your GP does not need approval from your local Integrated Care Board to refer you under Right to Choose. They can refer you directly to ADHD Certify once they agree the referral is clinically appropriate.
Your GP has clinical discretion and is not obligated to refer if they do not consider it appropriate. If they are unfamiliar with Right to Choose, our pre-written GP letter explains the pathway clearly. If a referral is still declined, you can ask to speak with the practice manager or seek a second opinion from another GP.
Yes, completely free. Right to Choose assessments are fully funded by the NHS through your local Integrated Care Board. There are no private fees, no hidden charges, and no cost to you at any point.
ADHD Certify offers both online assessments via secure video call and in-person assessments at locations across the UK. We currently accept Right to Choose referrals from patients registered with GPs across 20 ICBs in England.
Right to Choose is an NHS England pathway and does not apply in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. If you are based elsewhere in the UK, we offer private ADHD assessments with no referral needed and shorter wait times.
Yes. Right to Choose applies to both adults and children. A parent or guardian can request a Right to Choose referral for their child through the child’s GP, and the same eligibility criteria apply.
If you are currently waiting on the standard NHS pathway, you may be able to switch to the Right to Choose pathway and be seen sooner with ADHD Certify. Get in touch and we will advise on your options.
Your ADHD assessment with ADHD Certify consists of pre-assessment questionnaires, a video consultation with a specialist clinician conducted in line with NICE guidelines, and a full written diagnostic report sent to you and your GP.
Assessment appointment lengths vary depending on clinical need. You will receive full details on the format and expected duration of your assessment once your referral is confirmed.
Not all assessments result in a diagnosis. Whatever the outcome, you will receive a detailed written report outlining the findings and recommendations for next steps, so you leave the process with clarity regardless of the result.
If a diagnosis is reached, your report will include recommendations for next steps, which may include medication, titration, and shared care with your GP, subject to GP approval. ADHD Certify supports you through each stage of that journey.
If you require urgent assistance regarding your ADHD treatment outside of our opening hours, please follow the guidance below:


  • Non-Life-Threatening Situations: If your concern is urgent but not life-threatening, please contact your own GP for advice and support. If your GP Surgery is closed, you can also call the NHS non-emergency number, 111, for guidance on what to do next.
  • Life-Threatening Situations: If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 without delay.

Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, so please ensure you reach out to the appropriate services when in need.
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