Adults
10,707
adults waiting, across the NHS services we have figures for
At the current pace, a new referral to a local NHS service could wait about 9 years.
21st longest of 35 areas we have figures for. Middle of all areas: 12 years.
NHS area · England
ADHD assessment in NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB
Figures come from our own Freedom of Information requests. Last updated 27 July 2026.
At a glance
Children and young people
13,824
children waiting, across the NHS services we have figures for
At the current pace, a new referral to a local NHS service could wait about 1.3 years.
30th longest of 38 areas we have figures for. Middle of all areas: 2.7 years.
Right to Choose
Available, but restricted
The NHS here limits how Right to Choose can be used. Some providers still report short waits.
Shortest adult ADHD waits reported: ProblemShared 6 weeks, Clinical Partners 9 weeks, Psychiatry-UK 52 weeks.
See all Right to Choose providersHow NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB compares with other areas
Each dot is one NHS area. Further right means a longer wait at the current pace.
Middle of all areas: 12 yearsThis area: about 9 years
010 yrs20 yrs30 yrs40 yrs50 yrs60 yrs70+ yrs
Middle of all areas: 2.7 yearsThis area: about 1.3 years
04 yrs8 yrs12 yrs16+ yrs
What does "at the current pace" mean?
We divide the number of people waiting by the number of assessments the service did in the last year. It shows how long someone joining the list today could wait if nothing changes. It is an estimate, not a promise: services can speed up, and some people are seen sooner because of urgency. The NHS standard for non-urgent care is 18 weeks.
Local NHS services
The NHS services that assess people here, with their latest figures.
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
6,121waiting
727assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~8 yrsat current pace
People waiting over time
Mar 2025: 4,435Mar 2026: 6,121
What they told us
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (FOI 26-255, response 9 Jul 2026): 6,121 adults waiting for a first appointment across the ADHD diagnostic teams; 727 seen for a first appointment in 2025/26 (diagnostic, post-diagnostic and transition teams). At the 2025/26 rate the queue represents an effective wait of roughly 8.4 years (6,121 / 727). Waiting times vary by clinical need under expedite criteria. The Trust does not provide children and young people's ADHD services.
Haydock Medical Centre
New assessments effectively closed (0 assessed 2025/26)
3,993waiting
0assessed in the year to Mar 2026
-at current pace
What they told us
Haydock Medical Centre / Modality Partnership (response 10 Jul 2026), commissioned adult ADHD provider for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB: 3,993 adults waiting; 0 adults assessed in 2025/26 (the service is mainly managing patients who already have a diagnosis and is commissioned to see only a very small number of new patients per year, so a new patient could wait several years).
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
593waiting
28assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~21 yrsat current pace
People waiting over time
Mar 2025: 2,189Mar 2026: 593
What they told us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust: 593 adults waiting; 28 assessed FY2025/26 (derived 21.2 yr). Adult service CLOSED to new assessment referrals except military veterans and MAPPA-3; accepts transfers and medication reviews only. [FOI 26.229 dated 2026-06-23]
Quay Healthcare
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
Quay Healthcare (Quay Primary Healthcare CIC) — Cheshire & Merseyside Right to Choose adult ADHD provider. Response dated 2026-06-30. 1,102 adults assessed in 2025/26. Expected wait if referred now: 1 year 4 months (~16 months). Current waiting-list count NOT provided (reporting-system issue; provider will supply once resolved) — effective wait not derivable yet. Adult assessment pathway withheld as commercially sensitive (confirmed they offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment). No children's service.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Older figures (Mar 2025)
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation.
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
5,300waiting
2,478assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~2.1 yrsat current pace
People waiting over time
Mar 2023: 3,213Mar 2026: 5,300
What they told us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust (FOI202526/180, response 8 Jul 2026), holding children's ADHD data for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB: 5,300 children waiting; 2,478 assessed Jun 2025-May 2026; current average wait 116 weeks. Effective wait ~2.1 years (5,300 / 2,478).
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2,688waiting
-not given
-at current pace
What they told us
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 2,688 children waiting for ADHD diagnosis at 15/06/2026. The Trust does not hold assessment-completion numbers (delivered by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Trust), so no throughput denominator. All referrals triaged by MDT; urgent referrals seen ~6 months. [FOI 00107221 dated 2026-06-25]
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
2,453waiting
846assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~2.9 yrsat current pace
What they told us
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (FOI 2627-134, response 3 Jul 2026), holding children's ADHD data for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (formed 1 Apr 2026 from Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals + Bridgewater Community Healthcare): 2,453 children waiting as at 1 Jul 2026; 846 assessed in 2025/26; average wait 50 weeks. Effective wait ~2.9 years (2,453 / 846).
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
1,272waiting
3,700assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~18 wksat current pace
What they told us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (FOI 10280, response 7 Jul 2026), holding children's ADHD data for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB: 1,272 children waiting; 3,700 assessed in 2025/26; median wait to a 90-minute assessment 32 weeks. Effective wait ~0.3 years (1,272 / 3,700) — throughput exceeds the queue.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
1,057waiting
232assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~5 yrsat current pace
People waiting over time
Mar 2025: 731Mar 2026: 1,057
What they told us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust: 1,057 children waiting (1,056 ADHD + 1 East Team); 232 assessed FY2025/26 (222 + 10), derived 4.56 yr. Wirral commissioned via Community Paediatric Service; CYPMHS assess where clinically indicated. [FOI 26.229 dated 2026-06-23]
Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
964waiting
533assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~1.8 yrsat current pace
People waiting over time
Mar 2025: 600Mar 2026: 964
What they told us
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS FT — child ADHD; provider for Cheshire & Merseyside ICB (redirect from C&M FOI/02002/CMICB). FOI 9749, response 26/06/2026. Children waiting: 964 (as at 19/06/2026). 2025/26 assessments: 533 completed (472 started). Stated wait if referred now: 59-60 weeks. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 completion rate (533/yr), the 964 waiting list is roughly 1.8 years (964/533). Pathway: school/GP referral to Community Paediatrics for severe presentations; mild/moderate monitored ~6 months by school first; referrals clinically screened on severity, pervasiveness (2+ settings) and impact and may be declined if evidence insufficient (clarification on the screening threshold requested).
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Older figures (Mar 2025)
90waiting
856assessed in the year to Mar 2025
~5 wksat current pace
What they told us
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult ADHD assessments. Key figures: 641 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,455 adults currently waiting; 856 child assessments in 2024/25; 88 children currently waiting.
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Older figures (Mar 2025)
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data.
Wirral Community Health And Care NHS Foundation Trust
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
CTFOI3235 (27 Jul 2026): the Wirral child ADHD pathway is split - Wirral University Teaching Hospital holds the waiting list and makes the diagnosis (see its own entry), while Wirral Community Health and Care's 0-19 teams complete the Conners / QB test stage. The Trust completed 522 such assessments in 2025/26 and aims to see referrals within 12 months. Waiting numbers not applicable to this Trust. PARTIAL STAGE ONLY - not graphed.
Right to Choose: other NHS-funded providers
In England you can ask your GP to refer you to a different NHS-funded provider, often with a shorter wait. These are the waits providers have told us for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, shortest first. How Right to Choose works
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Wait for medication (titration) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrom Mindcare Atrom Mindcare is a CQC-registered, psychiatrist-led mental health and neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment provider. We have no internal waiting list so most people book within days of sending back their forms, and every assessment is with a Consultant Psychiatrist. A few NHS areas limit referrals, so be sure to check yours on the ADHD UK website as well as at www.atrommindcare.com/nhs-right-to-choose-eligibility. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 5 weeks | Provider page |
| Berkeley Psychiatrists Approximately 2-3 weeks after referral accepted and processed. Some areas longer due to ICB caps - see ICB-specific data. We provide NHS Prescribing under Right to Choose even when the GP declines Shared Care National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 1 week | Provider page |
| Care ADHD Patients typically booked within 1 day of completing forms, with plenty of clinical availability in that week around patient's diary.
We can receive referrals from all ICBs, but a small number have placed restrictions and longer waiting times for new assessments for non urgent cases. Please see ICB level information for more detail. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 18 weeks | Provider page |
| Harley Street Mental Health No wait (where no IAP in place) National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 20 weeks | |
| Harrow Health No waiting list after completion of pre assessment forms. Appointments can be made for compliant patients immediately. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | No wait | Provider page |
| Innovate ADHD We accept referrals from any GP in England and hold no routine waiting list, however there may be more local restrictions, which can be found on our website. Once your referral is accepted and uploaded, you will be sent a short triage form. In most cases you will then receive your pre-assessment forms straight away, and once these are returned you can book your appointment.
Where triage flags a complexity, or a prior diagnosis needs clinical review, your referral goes to a member of our clinical team first, this can add on a week or two, depending on volume.
A small number of NHS commissioners have placed local restrictions or longer waits on non-urgent referrals - the current list is on our website. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) However some ICBs have set activity restrictions, see our website for more details - https://www.medinetminds.com/rtc-icb-restrictions/ National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Mentalwell No wait. Adults (18+) only. Appointments are offered as soon as your pre-assessment questionnaires have been returned and reviewed. We accept NHS Right to Choose referrals from across most of England, although a small number of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have local commissioning restrictions in place. Please see the ICB-level information for more detail. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| RTN Mental Health Currently accepting referrals with assessment capacity available. Following completion of the required forms, patients can move forward to assessment where local NHS commissioning arrangements allow. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | No wait | Provider page |
| Well Life ADHD Clinic We work in partnership with the NHS and are accepting adult referrals across England. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | No wait | Provider page |
| Xyla Services Once your GP referral and pre-assessment forms are complete, our team will arrange your online ADHD assessment with a specialist clinician. Check our website to see if we currently accept referrals from your area. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Dr J and Colleagues 3 to 4 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Insight Diagnostics 2 weeks after the referral is processed and accepted National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | 10 weeks | Provider page |
| Psicon Assumes clients return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | 16 weeks | Provider page |
| Skylight Psychiatry 2 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Healthcare Central London Our assessment wait times are currently up to 3 weeks following completion of all pre-assessment forms.
We can accept referrals from all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) but, in some areas, there are restrictions in place that limit how many assessments we can book each year. Please see ICB level information for more detail. National figure - not specific to this area | 3 weeks | 11 weeks | Provider page |
| ProblemShared | 6 weeks | 32 weeks | Provider page |
| Modality LLP 4-8 weeks depending on ICB National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - Local ICB rules may apply for your postcode which may impact on further waits or availability this financial year. National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners | 9 weeks | 39 weeks | Provider page |
| The Retreat Clinic National figure - not specific to this area | 20 weeks | 4 weeks | |
| Adult ADHD Northwest Up to 26 weeks from completion of all forms. National figure - not specific to this area | 26 weeks | No wait | Provider page |
| Psychiatry-UK Psychiatry-UK reports 52+ weeks for ADHD in this area (above their 18-20 week standard). | 52 weeks | 48 weeks | Provider page |
| The Owl Centre Limited 26 - 52 weeks. Waiting times vary by local NHS ICB, as each ICB manages its own referral pathway. National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | 52 weeks | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| ADHD 360 ADHD 360 lists this area as 2+ years. | 104 weeks | No wait | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 78 to 104 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 104 weeks | 78 weeks | Provider page |
| Sinclair Strong Waiting times vary depending on your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB). Each ICB commissions and funds a set number of assessments and appointments each financial year through an Indicative Activity Plan (IAP), which determines how many patients can be seen.
Some ICBs also specify waiting list management arrangements or target waiting times as part of their commissioned pathway. This can influence when patients are offered appointments and means waiting times may vary between areas.
Where demand exceeds the activity commissioned by the ICB, waiting times may be longer. We also prioritise patients with complex needs and other clinical factors in line with our contractual and clinical obligations, meaning some patients may be seen sooner than others. National figure - not specific to this area | Not known | 18 weeks | Provider page |
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Wait for medication (titration) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) Children aged 6+. 4 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Psicon Assumes clients and school return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 4 weeks | 16 weeks | Provider page |
| Care ADHD Appointments within 4-6 weeks from completing forms. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | 1 week | Provider page |
| Paloma Health Remote assessment only. Please check our website for waiting times and any restrictions in your area. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| Provide Wellbeing From 6 weeks.
Starting from the point that all required information has been received and accepted, to the first available appointment. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners This wait time assumes that you have completed your child's pre-assessment questionnaires, and that there are no instructions issued from your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) affecting when we can offer appointments. If the questionnaires are received later, or there are instructions from your ICB, the time you wait may increase. National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | 40 weeks | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Ages 6+ Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - ICB rules may apply for your postcode National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Mind Professionals All services accessed via local frameworks or the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway currently have an expected waiting time of up to 18 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 18 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| The Owl Centre Limited National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 52-78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Atrom Mindcare Atrom Mindcare is a CQC-registered, psychiatrist-led mental health and neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment provider. We have no internal waiting list so most people book within days of sending back their forms, and every assessment is with a Consultant Psychiatrist. A few NHS areas limit referrals, so be sure to check yours on the ADHD UK website as well as at National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) However some ICBs have set activity restrictions, see our website for more details - https://www.medinetminds.com/rtc-icb-restrictions/ National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Psychiatry-UK No wait. Assessments are available as soon as forms are completed, subject to local NHS funding and commissioning arrangements. Check our website for the latest availability in your area. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| RTN Mental Health Currently accepting referrals with assessment capacity available. Following completion of the required forms, patients can move forward to assessment where local NHS commissioning arrangements allow. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Dr J and Colleagues National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | Provider page |
| Insight Diagnostics 2 weeks after the referral is processed and accepted National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | Provider page |
| Harley Street Mental Health 3 weeks (where no IAP in place) National figure - not specific to this area | 3 weeks | |
| Psicon Assumes clients return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Provide Wellbeing From 6 weeks.
Starting from the point that all required information has been received and accepted, to the first available appointment. Available both virtually and face to face. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners This wait time assumes that you have completed your pre-assessment questionnaires, and that there are no instructions issued from your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) affecting when we can offer appointments. If the questionnaires are received later, or there are instructions from your ICB, the time you wait may increase. National figure - not specific to this area | 7 weeks | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Ages 18+ Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - Local ICB rules may apply for your postcode with restrictions. National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| Skylight Psychiatry 8 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| ProblemShared Approximately 10-12 weeks assessment wait - from client ready National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| K T Healthcare 14-16 week wait time. This is a minimum wait time and may vary depending on your local Integrated Care Board (ICB). Timelines begin from receipt of completed questionnaires and all required information. National figure - not specific to this area | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Mind Professionals All services accessed via local frameworks or the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway currently have an expected waiting time of up to 18 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 18 weeks | Provider page |
| The Retreat Clinic Our waiting time for standard NHS contract assessments is currently: 4.5 years (if the ICB confirms funding for this in 2026-27, we would be booking in people referred to us in early 2022). National figure - not specific to this area | 20 weeks | |
| The Owl Centre Limited 26 - 52 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 52-70 weeks (12-14 months). Can also offer combined autism and ADHD assessment. National figure - not specific to this area | 70 weeks | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Provider page |
| Sinclair Strong Waiting times vary depending on your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB). Each ICB commissions and funds a set number of assessments and appointments each financial year through an Indicative Activity Plan (IAP), which determines how many patients can be seen.
Some ICBs also specify waiting list management arrangements or target waiting times as part of their commissioned pathway. This can influence when patients are offered appointments and means waiting times may vary between areas.
Where demand exceeds the activity commissioned by the ICB, waiting times may be longer. We also prioritise patients with complex needs and other clinical factors in line with our contractual and clinical obligations, meaning some patients may be seen sooner than others. National figure - not specific to this area | Not known | Provider page |
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry-UK Psychiatry UK is accepting referrals for Autism services for children and young people aged 8 and over. OUR REMOTELY DELIVERED SERVICE will include an initial clinical assessment, structured observation and multidisciplinary team review, followed by an outcome appointment, written report and optional post-diagnostic review. Assessments will be available as soon as pre-assessment forms are completed. During the first months of opening, we do not expect there to be an additional wait for assessment, subject to local NHS commissioning arrangements and available capacity. Families and healthcare professionals will be able to find referral information, service updates and local commissioning information on the Psychiatry UK website. A CYP ADHD assessment and treatment service is being developed for early 2027. CYP ADHD referrals are not yet open. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| RTN Mental Health Currently accepting referrals with assessment capacity available. Following completion of the required forms, patients can move forward to assessment where local NHS commissioning arrangements allow. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Paloma Health Remote and hybrid assessment options available. Please check our website for waiting times and any restrictions in your area. National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | Provider page |
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) Accepting children aged 8+ nationally, delivered virtually. Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB patients can be 6+, but part of the assessment must be face to face. 6 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Provide Wellbeing From 6 weeks.
Starting from the point that all required information has been received and accepted, to the first available appointment. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Ages 6 to 18th birthday. Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - ICB rules may apply for your postcode National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners This wait time assumes that you have completed your child's pre-assessment questionnaires, and that there are no instructions issued from your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) affecting when we can offer appointments. If the questionnaires are received later, or there are instructions from your ICB, the time you wait may increase. National figure - not specific to this area | 9 weeks | Provider page |
| Care ADHD Waiting times have been above our usual 4 week expectations, but significant clinical capacity is now in place for autism and dual assessments. National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| ProblemShared Approximately 10-12 weeks assessment wait - from client ready National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| Psicon Assumes clients and school return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| K T Healthcare 14-16 week wait time. This is a minimum wait time and may vary depending on your local Integrated Care Board (ICB). Timelines begin from receipt of completed questionnaires and all required information. National figure - not specific to this area | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Mind Professionals All services accessed via local frameworks or the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway currently have an expected waiting time of up to 18 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 18 weeks | Provider page |
| The Owl Centre Limited 26 - 52 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 52-70 weeks (12-14 months). Can also offer combined autism and ADHD assessment. National figure - not specific to this area | 70 weeks | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Provider page |
Providers update their own figures through our provider portal. Waits can change quickly, so check with the provider before asking your GP.
What is restricting access here
Rules the NHS here has put in place that limit who can be assessed, or how fast.
Adults
Local service closed to new referrals
The adult ADHD assessment service run by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is closed to new referrals, except for military veterans and a few others. It only accepts people already under ADHD care who move here, young people leaving children's services, and medication reviews.
Adults and children
Not capping Right to Choose
This area is still agreeing caps for adult ADHD assessment providers, and there are none for children. This is different from December 2025, when it told us adult caps had been put in place.
- Haydock Medical Centre: New assessments effectively closed (0 assessed 2025/26)
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What you can do
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Pick a provider from the list above and ask your GP to refer you there. Our guide explains what to say.
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Sources and how we work
In May 2026 we sent Freedom of Information requests to 11 organisations here. 11 have replied: 6 in full, 5 in part.
| Organisation | Reply | Received | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB | redirected | 3 June 2026 | View |
| Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | Full | 23 June 2026 | View |
| Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | Partial | 25 June 2026 | View |
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | Full | 29 June 2026 | View |
| Quay Healthcare | Partial | 30 June 2026 | View |
| North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust | Full | 3 July 2026 | View |
| Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Full | 7 July 2026 | View |
| Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust | Full | 8 July 2026 | View |
| Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust | Partial | 9 July 2026 | View |
| Haydock Medical Centre | Full | 10 July 2026 | View |
| Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust | Partial | 27 July 2026 | View |
Older figures and records (17)
- Jun 2026 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (adults) · SourceNHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB told us via FOI (FOI/02002/CMICB, dated 03/06/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data. It directed us to its six commissioned adult providers: Mersey Care NHS FT, Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS FT, Quay Healthcare, The Aspen Clinic, Clinical Partners and Haydock Medical Centre. Adult pathway is described on the ICB website. IAP status: the ICB is "currently in the process of agreeing Indicative Activity Plans for Adult ADHD assessment providers, which are still to be confirmed".
- Jun 2026 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (children) · SourceNHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB told us via FOI (FOI/02002/CMICB, dated 03/06/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data. It directed us to seven commissioned children's providers: Mersey Care NHS FT, Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS FT, Alder Hey Children's NHS FT, North Cheshire and Mersey NHS FT, Countess of Chester NHS FT, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS FT and Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FT. The ICB has NO Indicative Activity Plans in place for Right to Choose child assessments.
- Mar 2025 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (adults): 4,435 waiting, 641 assessed · SourceMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult ADHD assessments. Key figures: 641 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,455 adults currently waiting; 856 child assessments in 2024/25; 88 children currently waiting.
- Mar 2025 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (adults): 2,189 waiting · SourceCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 2,173 adults currently waiting; 415 child assessments in 2024/25; 748 children currently waiting.
- Mar 2025 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust (children): 6,127 waiting, 2,255 assessed · SourceAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust told us via FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 2,255 child assessments in 2024/25; 6,163 children currently waiting.
- Mar 2025 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (children): 731 waiting, 415 assessed · SourceCheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 2,173 adults currently waiting; 415 child assessments in 2024/25; 748 children currently waiting.
- Mar 2025 Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (children): 600 waiting, 754 assessed · SourceCountess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 754 child assessments in 2024/25; 634 children currently waiting.
- Jul 2024 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (adults): 1,897 waiting, 927 assessed · SourceThe BBC published research on ADHD wait times. They published data by NHS provider. In some cases the provider covers more than one NHS area. We've mapped the BBC data onto your ICB. It reported that in 2024 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership had 1897 people waiting with 927 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 2.0 years
- Jul 2024 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (adults): 2,492 waiting, 597 assessed · SourceThe BBC published research on ADHD wait times. They published data by NHS provider. In some cases the provider covers more than one NHS area. We've mapped the BBC data onto your ICB. It reported that in 2024 Merseycare had 2492 people waiting with 597 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 4.2 years
- Mar 2023 Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (adults) · SourceMersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
- Mar 2023 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust (adults) · SourceAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
- Mar 2023 Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (adults) · SourceCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
- Mar 2023 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (adults) · SourceThe NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many adult ADHD assessments were carried out. they did not provide a figure for how many adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment.
- Mar 2023 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust (children): 3,213 waiting, 1,059 assessed · SourceAlder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,059 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,213 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment.
- Mar 2023 Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (children) · SourceCountess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
- Mar 2023 Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (children) · SourceMersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
- Mar 2023 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (children) · SourceThe NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many child ADHD assessments were carried out. they did not provide a figure for how many children were waiting for an ADHD assessment.
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