NHS • RIGHT TO CHOOSE • ADHD ASSESSMENT
Adult ADHD assessment, funded by the NHS
Right to Choose is your legal right, under the NHS Choice Framework, to choose your provider. If you are registered with a GP in England, your GP can refer you to Atrom Mindcare, a CQC-regulated provider, for an adult ADHD assessment, free of charge, and led by a Consultant Psychiatrist every time.
SERVICE NOTICE
Atrom Mindcare currently has no waiting time for your assessment in eligible ICBs. You can see ICB waiting times here. Medication titration carries a mandatory 10-week wait under the NHS contract. ​
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Due to high demand, we can currently only accept referrals from GPs who take part in shared care. This does not apply to Essex ICB, covered by our GP federation agreement.
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Assessment Letter Processing Update​: We are currently experiencing a higher than usual volume of assessment letters, which has resulted in a temporary backlog. Our team is working diligently to process all outstanding assessments as quickly as possible while maintaining the quality and accuracy of our reviews.We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.​
IS THIS PATHWAY FOR YOU?
Registered with a GP in England
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Only your GP can refer you - self-referral isn't possible under Right to Choose.
Aged 18 or over
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This service is for adult ADHD only. Autism assessments is a separate pathway.
Online or face to face
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Flexible appointments, including late evenings and weekends. Suitability for online assessment is decided case by case.
THE JOURNEY
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Complete the online screening quiz
Complete the ASRS screening quiz online and download your results - it'll take about 5 to 10 minutes. Link below.
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See your GP with your results
Ask to be referred to Atrom Mindcare under your Right to Choose. Only a GP can refer you.
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Your GP sends us the referral
Online referral form (preferred), or the Word form emailed from an NHS email address, with your ICB details. If you are based within Essex ICB, your GP can refer to us using the NHS e-Referral system.
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We confirm and book you in
We contact you when the referral arrives, confirm eligibility, and book an online or face-to-face appointment.
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Your assessment and report
A Consultant Psychiatrist leads your assessment. Your detailed report and care plan reach you and your GP within four to six weeks.
YOUR ADHD ASSESSMENT
What actually happens on the day
One appointment with one of our Consultant Psychiatrists - a structured conversation about your life, not a test you can fail. Here's what to expect, so nothing about it is a surprise.
How long it takes
One appointment with a Consultant Psychiatrist, online or at our Epping clinic. Allow a couple of hours from arrival.
What we talk about
Your childhood and school years, work, relationships, sleep, and how attention, restlessness and organisation affect an ordinary week.
What to bring
Your completed screening results, a list of any medication you take, and anything useful from your past - previous letters, etc.
Bring someone who knows you
Optional but helpful. A parent, partner or close friend can add what your childhood and daily life look like from the outside.
Before medication starts
If ADHD is diagnosed, we check your physical health - blood pressure, pulse, weight and heart history - before any prescribing.
Afterwards
A detailed diagnostic report and care plan for you and your GP within 4-6 weeks, with recommendations either way.
Your report and care plan follow within 4-6 weeks, whatever the outcome.
0 weeks
current wait for assessment in eligible ICBs
4-6 weeks
to your detailed report and care plan
£0
to you - the NHS funds your assessment.
"Within 3 days I had a phone call and an appointment – seen within 6 days. Dr Gupta listened with kindness, understanding and empathy."
"From referral to appointment and diagnosed was 8 days in total. A pleasant, seamless and well organised process."
CHLOE R.
SHEREE C.
For patients: start with the screening quiz
About 5 to 10 minutes • Take the results to your GP
Contact Us • 01926 803804 • Epping, Essex
FOR GPs ONLY
Refer your patient via our online form (preferred), or email the Word form from an NHS email address with the patient's results and ICB details. Please note: we can only accept patients where your practice takes part in shared care, if you're based outside of NHS Essex ICB.
Questions? Contact Us • 01926 803804