Adult ADHD assessment, funded by the NHS

Consultant-led, throughout. A Consultant Psychiatrist leads your assessment, your reviews and your medication.A fast route to assessment. We currently have no waiting list for ADHD assessments, so provided you're eligible, you can be assessed as soon as all documentation is in order.A fast turnaround on your report. We aim to get a detailed report to you and your GP within around 2 weeks of your assessment.

Only adult ADHD assessments and medication titration are available under Right to Choose at Atrom Mindcare. Everything else we offer is private only.

Under NHS Right to Choose, your GP has to make the referral. Book an appointment with your GP to talk through your concerns, and complete the ASRS self-screening questionnaire beforehand so you can take a copy with you. If your GP agrees a referral is appropriate, they can refer you by completing our online referral form, or by sending a completed form to RTC@atrommindcare.com. Not every GP knows the Right to Choose pathway well - if yours doesn't, let them know Atrom Mindcare is an NHS-commissioned provider offering adult ADHD assessment and treatment under Right to Choose.See more details on our website.

NHS rules mean we have to keep our private and Right to Choose pathways separate. If you want to be treated under Right to Choose, see your GP and follow the referral process above.

No. We can only accept referrals that come from your GP.

We accept referrals for adult ADHD assessment only. We can't accept referrals for medication or treatment if you've already been assessed and diagnosed by a private provider - you'll need to go back to your GP and be referred into the Right to Choose pathway, and you're likely to need a re-assessment. We also can't accept anyone who poses a risk to themselves or others, or anyone with severe co-existing mental health conditions, chronic or acute conditions, or a significant learning disability that would prevent a valid assessment.

Face to face at our clinic in Epping, or online by video, if that's clinically suitable for you.

No. If you've been assessed by an NHS provider, you'll need to get treatment from that same provider. We can't take on patients for treatment only if another NHS provider assessed them.

Yes, if your GP refers you. But we'll need to carry out a full new assessment for it to be NHS-funded - we can't move you straight to treatment on the strength of a private assessment, and the outcome of our assessment may differ from your private one.

No. Contact your original provider or local NHS service if you need reassessment.

GOV.UK's NHS Choice Framework page, or the NHS's own Your Choices in the NHS page.

Once your GP submits the referral through our online form, we'll be in touch to explain next steps.

We currently have no waiting list for appointments for eligible ICBs, with shorter waits for patients from Essex ICB. Check our website for the latest.

No. You'll need to complete an online ADHD screening questionnaire first. Only if you meet the criteria for assessment following that screening should your GP refer you to us, and you'll still need to meet the eligibility criteria above.

Your Consultant Psychiatrist reviews them during your assessment appointment. If you don't submit completed questionnaires within 48 hours of booking, we may offer your slot to someone else.

Screening: complete the ASRS questionnaire and take it to your GP. GP referral: your GP submits our referral form, online or by email. Review: our clinical team reviews your questionnaire results and risk factors. Waiting list: if suitable, you're added to the list. Appointment: once a slot is available, we send a provisional appointment with any forms to complete within 48 hours. Assessment: you'll meet a specialist face to face or by video. Report: you and your GP receive a detailed report with the outcome and recommendations. Post-assessment tests, if needed: your Consultant Psychiatrist may ask for NHS tests before you can start medication. Medication, if appropriate: you'll discuss treatment options with your Consultant Psychiatrist.

ADDISS and ADHD UK both offer information and support for adults with ADHD. Your local NHS mental health services, via your GP or NHS 111, can help if you need extra support. If you're in crisis or feel unsafe, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Within around 4-6 weeks, you'll get a full report with a treatment plan, sent to you and your GP.

Yes. But if we diagnosed you privately, you'll need your GP to refer you again through Right to Choose before you can access medication on the NHS.

We currently have a 10 week mandated wait on medication.

An initial consultation with a Consultant Psychiatrist; a review of your medical history, blood pressure, weight and other health checks; a discussion of the risks and benefits of treatment; and a treatment plan with your first prescription, if appropriate. You'll have regular follow-ups until your medication is stable, at which point we'll ask your GP to take on a shared care agreement so they can continue prescribing and monitoring. If your GP can't take this on, we'll refer you to a GP Federation that can.