With Right to Choose, you don't wait years for an overstretched local NHS service to squeeze you in. You take control. You find a provider who understands ADHD, who listens, and who can give you the assessment and support you deserve - on your timeline, not the system's.
Sources: ADHD UK | Psychiatry-UK | Provider websites, Spring 2026
Right to Choose gives you the legal right to pick any NHS-funded provider in England. That means the quality of your assessment, the speed you're seen, and the support you get afterwards all hinge on one decision - which provider receives your GP's referral. This page walks you through the main national providers, how to find local options, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
Wait times are indicative and based on community reports and provider self-disclosure (Spring 2026). They change frequently - confirm with the provider before requesting a referral. Sources: ADHD UK, Psychiatry-UK, provider websites.
Right to Choose providers are mostly remote-first, but many operate physical clinics in major UK cities. You can also ask your GP about smaller local providers your ICB already commissions. Local often means faster, and it can make shared-care arrangements simpler once you're medicated. Here's how to find one near you, plus what's typically available region by region.
What is an ICB? An ICB (Integrated Care Board) is your local NHS body that plans and funds healthcare in your area. There are 42 ICBs across England, and they control the budget for Right to Choose referrals. Your ICB decides which providers are commissioned in your region, and your GP sends referrals through your ICB's systems.
Ask which Right to Choose ADHD providers your practice has previously referred to. GPs often know which providers' reports are accepted by your local ICB and which handle shared-care well. This is the fastest shortcut.
Every ICB publishes a list of commissioned mental health providers. Search "[your ICB name] ADHD assessment providers" or "[your area] patient choice mental health". Local independents are often listed alongside the national names.
National Right to Choose providers (Priory, Clinical Partners, ADHD 360) run physical clinics in cities like London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. A "local" appointment with a national provider is often available if you prefer in-person.
ADHD UK, ADHD Foundation forums and Reddit's r/ADHDUK regularly discuss local provider experiences. Search the provider's name plus your region to see recent wait times, report quality, and shared-care success rate.
A snapshot of local NHS-funded options across England. All of these accept Right to Choose referrals unless marked otherwise. Wait times are indicative.
Highest concentration of Right to Choose providers. Psychiatry-UK, Clinical Partners, Priory (Wimbledon, Roehampton), ADHD 360 all operate here. Local independents include Re:Cognition Health and The London Psychiatry Centre.
Priory Manchester, Cygnet Healthcare and regional independents provide in-person assessments. ADHD 360 is headquartered nearby in Lincolnshire and widely used. Greater Manchester ICB has previously paused RTC - confirm current status before referral.
Priory Woodbourne (Birmingham) runs in-person ADHD clinics. Clinical Partners has a Birmingham branch. Coventry & Warwickshire ICB has had reported bottlenecks but still accepts referrals.
Priory Leeds and local independent psychiatrists in Leeds and Sheffield. ADHD 360 is popular among Yorkshire patients for faster turnaround. Good shared-care success reported with West Yorkshire ICB GPs.
Priory Bristol offers in-person assessments. Remote-first providers (Psychiatry-UK, Clinical Partners) are heavily used due to travel distances in Devon and Cornwall. Good regional reputation for shared-care.
Fewer physical clinics in the region, so most patients use remote providers. Psychiatry-UK and Clinical Partners are the two most referenced. ProblemShared is increasingly used for its clear medication titration pathway.
Fewer Right to Choose providers with a physical presence. Patients typically use Psychiatry-UK, Clinical Partners or ADHD 360 remotely. Newcastle and Durham ICBs process RTC referrals without flagged issues.
Right to Choose is an English law and does not apply to NHS Scotland, NHS Wales or HSC Northern Ireland. Scottish patients can request a private-to-NHS pathway or private assessment, and shared-care rules vary by health board. Check local NHS guidance.
Before your GP sends the referral, email or call the provider's admin team with these questions. Their answers (and how quickly they respond) tell you everything you need to know.
After diagnosis, most people want ongoing medication. A shared-care agreement lets your GP prescribe NHS-funded ADHD medication on repeat, using the dose your specialist set. Without one, you'll need to pay for private prescriptions indefinitely.
GPs aren't legally obliged to enter shared-care, but most do. If yours refuses, you can ask to be reallocated within the practice, switch practices, or push your ICB to commission a community ADHD medication service. Local providers with established ICB relationships generally have the highest shared-care success rates.
Look for providers with proven ADHD expertise. Read reviews from others with ADHD. Ask about their diagnostic methodology and how many ADHD assessments they've completed.
Different providers have different waiting lists. If wait time is critical for you, prioritise those with shorter timelines. Balance speed with quality of assessment.
Can you access their location easily? Do they offer online appointments? Are their hours compatible with your schedule? Practical access matters.
Private assessments typically cost £500-£2000+. Check what's included in their fee. Ask about payment plans if needed. Get clarity before committing.
What happens after diagnosis? Do they offer medication management? Support with medication titration? Ongoing follow-up? Plan for the full journey, not just the assessment.
You deserve a provider who listens and respects you. If something feels off in initial contact, it's OK to explore other options. This is about YOUR care.
Once you've chosen a provider, it's crucial to understand your legal rights and how to navigate the formal Right to Choose request process with your GP.