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How to find an ADHD assessment provider
To find a good ADHD assessment provider, check that the clinician is properly qualified and regulated, that the assessment follows recognised guidance such as NICE NG87, and that you understand the cost, the wait, and how medication and shared care would work afterwards. Apply the same checks whether the provider is NHS, NHS Right to Choose or private, and whether it is in person or online. This is information, not medical advice.
Information only, not medical advice and not an endorsement. The five providers below are listed free: we take no commission or referral fee from any provider on this page, and none has paid to appear. Prices are each provider's own published figures, checked 19 July 2026; confirm before booking.
Five established providers, compared
All five take NHS Right to Choose referrals in England, which makes the assessment free: check that route first with our eligibility checker. Private prices are the providers' own published figures.
| Provider | Right to Choose (free) | Published private price | Notes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry-UK | Yes, NHS-funded contracts in England | £950 (1 hour online assessment with a consultant psychiatrist, including report) | The largest Right to Choose ADHD provider; online-first. | Visit · Pricing |
| ADHD 360 | Yes, Right to Choose provider | £950 assessment only; packages with treatment £1,740 to £2,850 | Publishes full package pricing including titration and treatment plans. | Visit · Pricing |
| Clinical Partners | Yes, NHS Patient Choice registered | £895 (includes DIVA-5 diagnostic interview and written report) | CQC-registered; publishes what the assessment includes in detail. | Visit · Pricing |
| Dr J and Colleagues | Yes, NHS-funded agreement in England | £395 assessment only (treatment follow-ups charged separately) | The lowest published assessment-only fee of the five; check follow-up costs for the full picture. | Visit · Pricing |
| ProblemShared | Yes, dedicated Right to Choose service | No published private price (120-minute assessment; report within 4 to 6 weeks) | Mainly reached via Right to Choose, universities and insurers rather than direct private booking. | Visit · Pricing |
How this list was chosen: established providers that publish clear information, hold UK registrations (GMC clinicians; CQC where applicable), take Right to Choose referrals, and are widely used for adult ADHD assessment. Listing is free and unpaid. Prices and waits change: the provider's own page always wins.
What to look for
- Qualified clinicians. The assessment should be carried out by a suitably qualified professional, such as a psychiatrist or specialist ADHD practitioner. Check registration with the relevant UK body, for example the General Medical Council for doctors.
- Regulation. In England, many services should be registered with the Care Quality Commission. Ask what regulation applies to the provider.
- Recognised guidance. A good assessment follows established standards such as NICE NG87 and Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance.
- A real assessment, not a quiz. Be cautious of any service that offers a diagnosis from a short online questionnaire alone, without a proper clinical assessment.
- Clear aftercare. Understand how medication, follow-up and shared care with your GP would work, and what it would cost.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will carry out my assessment, and what are their qualifications?
- What does the assessment involve, and how long does it take?
- If private, what is the total cost, including report and follow-up?
- What is your current waiting time?
- How will medication and shared care with my GP work afterwards?
Routes to consider
Start with the route that fits your situation. NHS Right to Choose is free and lets you pick an approved provider in England. A private assessment can be quicker if you can fund it. Our NHS vs private comparison and waiting times guide can help you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check an ADHD provider is legitimate?
Check that the clinician is registered with the relevant UK body, such as the General Medical Council for doctors, and that the service is registered with the Care Quality Commission where that applies in England. You can also ask which guidance they follow, such as NICE NG87.
What questions should I ask before booking?
Ask who carries out the assessment and their qualifications, what the assessment involves, what the total cost is if private, the current waiting time, and how any medication and shared care with your GP would work afterwards.
Does ADHD Helper earn anything from the providers listed?
No. The five providers in the table are listed free, we take no commission or referral fee from any of them, and none has paid to appear. They are included because they publish clear information, hold the right registrations, and take NHS Right to Choose referrals. If any commercial relationship ever exists it will be disclosed on this page.
Which provider is cheapest?
For a free assessment, any of the five via NHS Right to Choose in England, which is the route we recommend checking first. For private published prices, Dr J and Colleagues lists the lowest assessment-only fee at £395 (with follow-ups charged separately), while full-service assessments at Psychiatry-UK, ADHD 360 and Clinical Partners are published at £895 to £950. Always check what is and is not included, especially titration and follow-up costs.
Is an online provider safe to use?
A remote service can be appropriate when the clinician is suitably qualified and the assessment follows recognised guidance. Apply the same checks you would in person: qualifications, regulation, what the assessment covers, and aftercare.
Editor, ADHD Helper
Adam leads ADHD Helper's editorial coverage of adult ADHD, and he writes it from lived experience: Adam has ADHD himself, diagnosed as an adult, and has been through the assessment routes and the daily workarounds this site covers. He is the founder and managing director of Muswell Rose and researches the plain-English explainers on getting an ADHD assessment through NHS Right to Choose or privately, and on the products and tools people use to manage ADHD, drawing on guidance from the NHS, NICE and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is clear that the site is information, not medical advice, and that diagnosis is for a registered clinician.
Last reviewed: 19 July 2026