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NHS Information and Waiting Times
In many cases, getting local data on ADHD services is extremely difficult, if available at all. Some areas are better. We are working hard to build out the data we have. To help you understand your local situation, we publish what we have and include links to the sources.
Adult ADHD Services
| Information | Source | Number Waiting | Number Processed | Publication Date | Wait in Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hywel Dda University Health Board told us via FOI that 213 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 1,982 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 9.3 years. | Source | 1982 | 213 | 2023-03-31 | 9.3 | 20212634 |
| The NHS Grampian told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many adult ADHD assessments were carried out. around 670 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 670 | 2023-03-31 | 20212648 | ||
| The NHS Highland told us via FOI that 62 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 227 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 3.7 years. | Source | 227 | 62 | 2023-03-31 | 3.7 | 20212650 |
| The NHS Lothian told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many adult ADHD assessments were carried out. around 323 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 323 | 2023-03-31 | 20212652 | ||
| The NHS Orkney told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many adult ADHD assessments were carried out. around 21 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 21 | 2023-03-31 | 20212653 | ||
| The 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 Cornwall Partnership had 2216 people waiting with 205 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 10.8 years | Source | 2216 | 205 | 2024-07-25 | 10.8 | 20212596 |
| The 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 Somerset had 414 people waiting with 52 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 8.0 years | Source | 414 | 52 | 2024-07-25 | 8 | 20212621 |
| The 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 East London had 6473 people waiting with 1476 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 4.4 years | Source | 6473 | 1476 | 2024-07-25 | 4.4 | 20212616 |
| The 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 North East London had 548 people waiting with 790 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 0.7 years | Source | 548 | 790 | 2024-07-25 | 0.7 | 20212616 |
| The 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 South London and Maudsley had 6467 people waiting with 595 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 10.9 years | Source | 6467 | 595 | 2024-07-25 | 10.9 | 20212622 |
| The 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 South West London & St Georges had 2290 people waiting with 384 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 6.0 years | Source | 2290 | 384 | 2024-07-25 | 6 | 20212623 |
| The 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 Kent Community Health had 7860 people waiting with 1272 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 6.2 years | Source | 7860 | 1272 | 2024-07-25 | 6.2 | 20212608 |
| The 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 Oxleas had 2116 people waiting with 484 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 4.4 years | Source | 2116 | 484 | 2024-07-25 | 4.4 | 20212622 |
| The 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 Birmingham and Solihull had 3940 people waiting with 793 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 5.0 years | Source | 3940 | 793 | 2024-07-25 | 5 | 20212590 |
| The 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 Black Country Healthcare had 2559 people waiting with 555 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 4.6 years | Source | 2559 | 555 | 2024-07-25 | 4.6 | 20212591 |
| The 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 Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership had 1675 people waiting with 120 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 14.0 years | Source | 1675 | 120 | 2024-07-25 | 14 | 20212597 |
| The 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 Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care had 3138 people waiting with 284 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 11.0 years | Source | 3138 | 284 | 2024-07-25 | 11 | 20212605 |
| The 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 Leicestershire Partnership had 5989 people waiting with 181 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 33.1 years | Source | 5989 | 181 | 2024-07-25 | 33.1 | 20212610 |
| The 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 Midlands Partnership had 747 people waiting with 88 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 8.5 years | Source | 747 | 88 | 2024-07-25 | 8.5 | 20212625 |
| The 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 Midlands Partnership had 747 people waiting with 88 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 8.5 years | Source | 747 | 88 | 2024-07-25 | 8.5 | 20212620 |
| The 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare had 3800 people waiting with 1404 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 2.7 years | Source | 3800 | 1404 | 2024-07-25 | 2.7 | 20212619 |
| The 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 Blackpool Hospitals had 416 people waiting with 443 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 0.9 years | Source | 416 | 443 | 2024-07-25 | 0.9 | 20212609 |
| The 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 | Source | 1897 | 927 | 2024-07-25 | 2 | 20212595 |
| The 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 Greater Manchester had 6796 people waiting with 182 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 37.3 years | Source | 6796 | 182 | 2024-07-25 | 37.3 | 20212603 |
| The 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 | Source | 2492 | 597 | 2024-07-25 | 4.2 | 20212595 |
| The 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 Pennine Care had 2087 people waiting with 625 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 3.3 years | Source | 2087 | 625 | 2024-07-25 | 3.3 | 20212603 |
| The 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear had 11075 people waiting with 643 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 17.2 years | Source | 11075 | 643 | 2024-07-25 | 17.2 | 20212615 |
| The 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 Humber had 683 people waiting with 143 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 4.8 years | Source | 683 | 143 | 2024-07-25 | 4.8 | 20212607 |
| The 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 Leeds and York Partnership had 4300 people waiting with 78 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 55.1 years | Source | 4300 | 78 | 2024-07-25 | 55.1 | 20212629 |
| The 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 Rotherham, Doncaster & S Humber had 3830 people waiting with 431 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 8.9 years | Source | 3830 | 431 | 2024-07-25 | 8.9 | 20212624 |
| The 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 Sheffield Health and Social Care had 6737 people waiting with 3 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 2245.7 years | Source | 6737 | 3 | 2024-07-25 | 2245.7 | 20212624 |
| The 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 South West Yorkshire Partnership had 4927 people waiting with 479 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 10.3 years | Source | 4927 | 479 | 2024-07-25 | 10.3 | 20212629 |
| The 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 Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys had 5315 people waiting with 314 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 16.9 years | Source | 5315 | 314 | 2024-07-25 | 16.9 | 20212615 |
| The NHS North East London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212616 | |||
| The 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 Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys had 5315 people waiting with 314 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 16.9 years | Source | 5315 | 314 | 2024-07-25 | 16.9 | 20212607 |
| The 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 Hywel Dda had 3107 people waiting with 228 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 13.6 years | Source | 3107 | 228 | 2024-07-25 | 13.6 | 20212634 |
| The 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 NHS Ayrshire and Arran had 199 people waiting with 48 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 4.1 years | Source | 199 | 48 | 2024-07-25 | 4.1 | 20212643 |
| The 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 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had 4268 people waiting with 353 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 12.1 years | Source | 4268 | 353 | 2024-07-25 | 12.1 | 20212649 |
| The 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 NHS Orkney had 60 people waiting with 26 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 2.3 years | Source | 60 | 26 | 2024-07-25 | 2.3 | 20212653 |
| The 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 NHS Shetland had 137 people waiting with 47 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 2.9 years | Source | 137 | 47 | 2024-07-25 | 2.9 | 20212654 |
| The 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 Avon & Wiltshire MH Partnership had 8204 people waiting with 717 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 11.4 years | Source | 8204 | 717 | 2024-07-25 | 11.4 | 20212592 |
| The 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 Avon & Wiltshire MH Partnership had 8204 people waiting with 717 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 11.4 years | Source | 8204 | 717 | 2024-07-25 | 11.4 | 20212588 |
| The 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 Devon Partnership had 4024 people waiting with 466 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 8.6 years | Source | 4024 | 466 | 2024-07-25 | 8.6 | 20212599 |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust reported that 564 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 564 | 2023-03-31 | 20212600 | ||
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust reported that 443 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 443 | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | ||
| Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust reported that 34 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 34 | 2023-03-31 | 20212597 | ||
| South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reported that 536 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 536 | 2023-03-31 | 20212622 | ||
| East London NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,140 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 1140 | 2023-03-31 | 20212616 | ||
| Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust reported that around 995 adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment. Information on the number of assessments carried out was not provided. | Source | 995 | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | ||
| Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 85 | 2023-03-31 | 20212611 | ||
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,004 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 2,979 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 2979 | 1004 | 2023-03-31 | 3 | 20212619 |
| The Powys Teaching Health 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212635 | |||
| The 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 Gloucestershire Health & Care had 1607 people waiting with 18 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 89.3 years | Source | 1607 | 18 | 2024-07-25 | 89.3 | 20212602 |
| Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,300 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 1,518 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 1518 | 1300 | 2023-03-31 | 1.2 | 20212609 |
| Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust reported that 33 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 4,848 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 4848 | 33 | 2023-03-31 | 146.9 | 20212624 |
| Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust reported that 281 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 5,986 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 5986 | 281 | 2023-03-31 | 21.3 | 20212588 |
| Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust reported that 641 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 7,267 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 7267 | 641 | 2023-03-31 | 11.3 | 20212615 |
| Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 70 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 1,696 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 1696 | 70 | 2023-03-31 | 24.2 | 20212591 |
| Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust reported that 627 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,615 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 3615 | 627 | 2023-03-31 | 5.8 | 20212590 |
| Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust reported that 268 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,089 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 3089 | 268 | 2023-03-31 | 11.5 | 20212610 |
| Isle Of Wight NHS Trust reported that 11 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 653 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 653 | 11 | 2023-03-31 | 59.4 | 20212604 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust reported that 421 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,105 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 3105 | 421 | 2023-03-31 | 7.4 | 20212629 |
| Devon Partnership NHS Trust reported that 468 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 2,625 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 2625 | 468 | 2023-03-31 | 5.6 | 20212599 |
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust reported that 86 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 951 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 951 | 86 | 2023-03-31 | 11.1 | 20212621 |
| 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. | Source | 4435 | 641 | 2025-03-31 | 6.9 | 20212595 |
| Black Country Healthcare NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 331 adult assessments in 2024/25; 3,573 adults currently waiting; 864 child assessments in 2024/25; 502 children currently waiting. | Source | 3571 | 331 | 2025-03-31 | 10.8 | 20212591 |
| NHS Orkney told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult ADHD assessments. Key figures: 69 adult assessments in 2024/25; 48 adults currently waiting. | Source | 42 | 69 | 2025-03-31 | 0.6 | 20212653 |
| The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many adult ADHD assessments were carried out. around 2,917 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 2917 | 2023-03-31 | 20212619 | ||
| The NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that 317 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 2,061 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 6.5 years. | Source | 2061 | 317 | 2023-03-31 | 6.5 | 20212620 |
| The NHS Somerset 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212621 | |||
| The NHS South East London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212622 | |||
| The NHS South West London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212623 | |||
| The Southern Health and Social Care Trust 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212641 | |||
| The NHS South Yorkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212624 | |||
| The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that 1,433 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. they did not provide a figure for how many adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 1433 | 2023-03-31 | 20212625 | ||
| The Swansea Bay University Health 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212636 | |||
| The NHS West Yorkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| The NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| The NHS Kent and Medway 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | |||
| The NHS North East and North Cumbria 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | |||
| The Western Health and Social Care Trust 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212642 | |||
| The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that 1,300 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 1,518 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 1.2 years. | Source | 1518 | 1300 | 2023-03-31 | 1.2 | 20212609 |
| The Aneurin Bevan University Health 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212630 | |||
| The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust told us via FOI that 101 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 1,710 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 16.9 years. | Source | 1710 | 101 | 2023-03-31 | 16.9 | 20212637 |
| The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212588 | |||
| The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212631 | |||
| The NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| The NHS Black Country 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212591 | |||
| The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212592 | |||
| The 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212640 | |||
| The Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212633 | |||
| The NHS Derby and Derbyshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212598 | |||
| The NHS Devon 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| The NHS Dorset 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212600 | |||
| The NHS Gloucestershire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| The NHS Greater Manchester 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212603 | |||
| Cheshire 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. | Source | 2189 | 2025-03-31 | 20212595 | ||
| Cornwall Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 76 adult assessments in 2024/25; 2,568 adults currently waiting. | Source | 2481 | 76 | 2025-03-31 | 32.6 | 20212596 |
| Coventry and Warwickshire ICB told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212597 | |||
| NHS Highland told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 61 adult assessments in 2024/25; 744 adults waiting at end of 2024/25. | Source | 744 | 61 | 2025-03-31 | 12.2 | 20212650 |
| Derby and Derbyshire ICB reported via FOI that it commissions child ADHD assessments. Data shows with 3226 adults waiting, 3585 children waiting, 3226 adults waiting. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 3226 | 2025-03-31 | 20212598 | ||
| Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Their FOI # 70512) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about ADHD provider contracts. The response confirmed that the ICB has no formal contract arrangements with any provider other than Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), with a block contract running April 2023 to March 2024. The ICB does not hold annual spend data for ADHD services specifically. Right to Choose assessment numbers are not held by the ICB. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212597 | |||
| Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Their FOI # 71383) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about ADHD contracts. The ICB has one contracted provider for both children and adults: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT). Children's service is RISE; adults' service is the Neurodevelopmental Service. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212597 | |||
| The NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212605 | |||
| The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212607 | |||
| The NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212610 | |||
| The NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212643 | |||
| The NHS Borders 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212644 | |||
| The NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212645 | |||
| The NHS Fife 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212646 | |||
| The NHS Forth Valley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212647 | |||
| The NHS Lanarkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212651 | |||
| The NHS Shetland 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212654 | |||
| The NHS Tayside 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212655 | |||
| The NHS Western Isles 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212656 | |||
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (Section B) told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 2,452 adult assessments in 2024/25; 3,706 adults currently waiting; 411 child assessments in 2024/25; 825 children currently waiting. | Source | 3678 | 2452 | 2025-03-31 | 1.5 | 20212630 |
| NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212592 | |||
| Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212588 | |||
| Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212591 | |||
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212611 | |||
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212591 | |||
| Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212591 | |||
| South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | |||
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212625 | |||
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212598 | |||
| Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | |||
| Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212618 | |||
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | |||
| Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212605 | |||
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212600 | |||
| Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 259 adult assessments in 2024/25; 7,678 adults currently waiting; 4,655 children currently waiting. | Source | 7100 | 259 | 2025-03-31 | 27.4 | 20212610 |
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board reported via forwarded FOI that it undertakes adult ADHD assessments and undertakes child ADHD assessments. Data shows 550 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 3888 adults waiting (effective wait: 7.1 years), 1693 children waiting, 2548 adults waiting. | Source | 3888 | 550 | 2025-03-31 | 7.1 | 20212633 |
| Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 62 adult assessments in 2024/25; 1,981 adults currently waiting; 449 children currently waiting. | Source | 62 | 2025-03-31 | 20212602 | ||
| Gloucestershire ICB reported via FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. No numerical waiting list data was provided. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (D9Y0V) told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 377 children currently waiting. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Hywel Dda University Health Board told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 14 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,237 adults waiting at end of 2024/25; 622 child assessments in 2024/25; 858 children currently waiting. | Source | 4237 | 14 | 2025-03-31 | 302.6 | 20212634 |
| Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 763 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,970 adults currently waiting; 957 child assessments in 2024/25; 2,572 children currently waiting. | Source | 5069 | 763 | 2025-03-31 | 6.6 | 20212624 |
| Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212610 | |||
| Midlands Partnership University NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 231 adult assessments in 2024/25; 2,059 adults currently waiting; 263 child assessments in 2024/25; 853 children currently waiting. | Source | 2021 | 231 | 2025-03-31 | 8.7 | 20212625 |
| 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. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| NHS Ayrshire & Arran told us via FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 78 adult assessments in 2024/25; 229 adults currently waiting; 154 child assessments in 2024/25; 1,407 children currently waiting. | Source | 234 | 78 | 2025-03-31 | 3 | 20212643 |
| NHS Devon ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| NHS Forth Valley told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212647 | |||
| Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult ADHD assessments. Key figures: 201 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,345 adults currently waiting. | Source | 4333 | 201 | 2025-03-31 | 21.6 | 20212629 |
| NHS Lanarkshire told us via FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 2,258 adults currently waiting. | Source | 2189 | 0 | 2025-03-31 | 20212651 | |
| NHS Lothian told us via FOI that they undertakes adult ADHD assessments. Key figures: 290 adult assessments in 2024/25; 1,765 adults currently waiting. | Source | 1727 | 290 | 2025-03-31 | 6 | 20212652 |
| NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Their FOI # 72733) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about ADHD assessment referrals and triage. Approximately 4,150 adult ADHD referrals were received in 2023 (including assessments, reviews, and medication oversight). Around 900 referrals were declined in 2023. CYP referral data is not held by the ICB. Right to Choose referrals are not recorded separately. The single point of access involves an admin check then review by a consultant psychiatrist. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212611 | |||
| NHS West Yorkshire ICB told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| NHS Western Isles told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 21 adult assessments in 2024/25; 179 adults currently waiting; 8 child assessments in 2024/25; 23 children currently waiting. | Source | 174 | 21 | 2025-03-31 | 8.3 | 20212656 |
| Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 461 adult assessments in 2024/25; 12,515 adults currently waiting; 77 child assessments in 2024/25; 614 children currently waiting. | Source | 12404 | 461 | 2025-03-31 | 26.9 | 20212603 |
| North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 343 adult assessments in 2024/25; 2,843 adults currently waiting. | Source | 2854 | 343 | 2025-03-31 | 8.3 | 20212625 |
| NHS Borders 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. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212644 | |||
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212619 | |||
| Pennine Care NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 140 adult assessments in 2024/25; 1,734 adults currently waiting; 932 child assessments in 2024/25; 497 children currently waiting. | Source | 1735 | 140 | 2025-03-31 | 12.4 | 20212603 |
| Powys Teaching Health Board told us via FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 469 adult assessments in 2024/25; 603 adults currently waiting; 520 child assessments in 2024/25; 1,118 children currently waiting. | Source | 662 | 469 | 2025-03-31 | 1.4 | 20212635 |
| NHS Grampian told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 246 adult assessments in 2024/25; 3,075 adults currently waiting. | Source | 3063 | 246 | 2025-03-31 | 12.5 | 20212648 |
| South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT reported via FOI that it undertakes adult ADHD assessments and undertakes child ADHD assessments. Data shows 89 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 2326 adults waiting (effective wait: 26.1 years), 1861 children waiting, 143 adult assessments in 2023-24, 1732 adults waiting (effective wait: 12.1 years). | Source | 2326 | 89 | 2025-03-31 | 26.1 | 20212615 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT (Section B) told us via FOI the following key figures: 542 adult assessments in 2024/25; 6,492 adults currently waiting; 58 child assessments in 2024/25; 45 children currently waiting. | Source | 6323 | 542 | 2025-03-31 | 11.7 | 20212629 |
| NHS Somerset ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212621 | |||
| NHS Kent and Medway ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212608 | |||
| Swansea Bay University Health Board told us via FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 478 adults currently waiting; 295 children currently waiting. | Source | 422 | 2025-03-31 | 20212636 | ||
| Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 1,637 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,741 adults currently waiting; 2,334 child assessments in 2024/25; 6,003 children currently waiting. | Source | 4165 | 1637 | 2025-03-31 | 2.5 | 20212615 |
| Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Their FOI # 70782) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about adult ADHD and ASD service providers and contract values. ASD and ADHD services are commissioned through CWPT under a wider mental health and learning disabilities contract. ASD outturn value was £7.316m for 2022/23 (cannot be split by adults/children) and a projected £6.2m for 2023/24. ADHD funding is within the main block contract and cannot be separated out. CWPT contract runs annually (April to March). | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212597 | |||
| NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Their FOI # 73645) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about ADHD and ASD services. The ICB commissions both ASD and ADHD services for children and adults. The response is in spreadsheet format showing referral, screening, and assessment data across 2021/22 to 2023/24. Diagnosis assessments completed rose from 735 to 951 to 1,402 across the three years. Referral figures include 1,407 and 2,651 for different cohorts. Wait times range from weeks to over 500 weeks in some categories. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212611 | |||
| NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Their FOI # 73691) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about mental health provision expenditure by provider. ADHD provider spend in FY2023/24 totalled approximately £1.67m: ADHD 360 (£244,953), Jajawi & Asker (£1,284,542), N and G Medicolegal (£59,696), Psych-UK (£79,803). In FY2022/23 the total was approximately £1.10m: ADHD 360 (£365,583), Jajawi & Asker (£604,590), N and G Medicolegal (£58,640), Psych-UK (£73,381). Autism spend was £37,499 in FY2023/24 and £32,170 in FY2022/23. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212611 | |||
| NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Their FOI # 73706) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about neurological assessments in 2023/24. A total of 1,384 ADHD assessments were completed: ADHD 360 (269 assessments, £243,802), Jajawi & Asker (1,023 assessments, £1,285,185), N and G Medicolegal (53 assessments, £59,904), Psych-UK (39 assessments, £79,592). Additionally, 50 autism assessments were completed: Jajawi & Asker (31, £34,330) and Psych-UK (19, £19,393). Services provided include initial assessment, review, and follow-up. | Source | 1384 | 2024-03-31 | 20212611 | ||
| Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Their FOI # 71122) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about the NHS Right to Choose. Since 2020, 123 individuals chose to receive ADHD assessment or treatment from an alternative provider. They provided some financials on Right to Choose spend. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212597 | |||
| NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Their FOI # 70508) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about ADHD provider contracts. Contracts are activity-based, began in 2022 and were due to expire in 2023. They provided some financial information on spend. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212611 | |||
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 162 adult assessments in 2024/25; 7,428 adults currently waiting; 697 child assessments in 2024/25; 637 children currently waiting. | Source | 7348 | 162 | 2025-03-31 | 45.4 | 20212589 |
| Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust undertakes adult ADHD assessments via a combined Adult ADHD/ASD pathway. Key figures: 157 adult assessments in 2025/26; 5,555 adults currently waiting (includes ADHD, ASD and AUDHD combined); average wait 865 days, longest wait 1,004 days. | Source | 5555 | 157 | 2026-03-31 | 2.4 | 20212625 |
| The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust undertakes adult ADHD assessments. Key figures: 128 adult assessments in 2025/26; 3,580 adults currently waiting; average wait 109 days, longest wait 908 days. | Source | 3580 | 128 | 2026-03-31 | 0.3 | 20212625 |
| NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB told us via FOI (ref 106740, dated 18/05/2026) that it does not hold the requested ADHD assessment data. They directed us to Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a possible holder of this information. | Source | 2026-05-18 | 20212596 | |||
| NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB told us via FOI (ref FOI06052026S, dated 19/05/2026) that it does not hold this level of information. They directed us to Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) as the main mental health service provider for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2026-05-19 | 20212610 | |||
| NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB told us via FOI (FOI-HIOW-2605-065, dated 26/05/2026) that approximately 15,871 adults are confirmed on the waiting list for an Adult ADHD assessment as of 17 January 2026. The number assessed in 2025/26 could not be provided: the provider (PHL) is conducting a data validation exercise. No expected wait was stated. IAPs are in place for Right to Choose adult providers; the plans themselves were withheld, but 26 providers invoiced the ICB in March 2026. Pathway: Eligibility -> Referral -> Prioritisation -> Screening and Triage -> Evidence -> Assessment -> Report. | Source | 15871 | 2026-01-17 | 20212604 | ||
| NHS Northamptonshire ICB told us via FOI (10463, dated 22/05/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data - held by Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT). Pathway: standard GP referral to NHFT Adult ADHD, Autism & Tourette's Team (AAATT), Right to Choose via GP, or private assessment. No IAPs currently in place. | Source | 2026-05-22 | 20212618 | |||
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board told us via FOI (CTMUHB_278_26, dated 26/05/2026) that 4,234 adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment as at 14 May 2026, with 490 adults assessed in 2025/26. The longest current wait is 225 WEEKS, though separate waiting lists of varying sizes across the region make a single expected wait unreliable - a move to one list is under review. Pathway: GP referral -> Primary Mental Health Support Service initial assessment within 28 days -> ADHD waiting list -> specialist assessment -> shared care prescribing; private diagnoses join a specialist-review list. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (490 per year), the 4,234-strong waiting list represents an effective wait of roughly 8.6 years (4,234 / 490). | Source | 4234 | 490 | 2026-05-14 | 8.6 | 20212633 |
| NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB told us via FOI (BSW-2605-046, dated 12/06/2026, data accurate 10/06/2026) that it does not hold adult waiting-list figures for community provision or Right to Choose. RtC assessment ACTIVITY for 2025/26: 5,535 adult ADHD assessments. Expected waits not available (pathway- and provider-dependent). HCRG Care Group Limited holds the all-age neurodevelopmental community contract. No IAPs in place. | Source | 5535 | 2026-06-10 | 20212588 | ||
| NHS Dorset ICB told us via FOI (ICB 048, dated 27/05/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data. NHS Dorset is not a provider of services; it directed us to University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset County Hospital NHS FT and Dorset Healthcare University NHS FT. NOTE: the ICB confirmed NO Indicative Activity Plans are in place for Right to Choose adult providers (a change from 2025, when IAPs with 11 providers were reported). | Source | 2026-05-27 | 20212600 | |||
| NHS Kent and Medway ICB told us via FOI (FOI.26.KAM068, dated 26/05/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment figures. The adult pathway is Right to Choose as set out in national NHSE guidance - the ICB stated it "is seeking to establish a minimum waiting time across all providers within the financial envelope to ensure parity". IAPs are in place for adult RtC providers but details were refused under s.43(2) FOIA (Commercial Interests). | Source | 2026-05-26 | 20212608 | |||
| NHS South East London ICB told us via FOI (FOI26SEL052, dated 26/05/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data - held by South London and Maudsley NHS FT and Oxleas NHS FT. RESTRICTION: all adult referrals (including Right to Choose) must pass through the SEL Adult Referral Triage Service, where they are administratively and clinically triaged before being referred to the provider of choice. No IAPs in place yet but the ICB is "in the process of developing these with providers". | Source | 2026-05-26 | 20212622 | |||
| NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB told us via FOI (FOI-964-LSC, dated 26/05/2026) that 22,066 adults are waiting: 6,009 on the main provider's assessment waiting list PLUS 16,057 still awaiting triage (end March 2026). 3,396 adults were assessed in 2025/26 (main provider + main RtC providers) - at that rate the combined backlog represents roughly 6.5 years. RtC providers (Feb 2026, only half reporting): 2,637 waiting, 59% under 18 weeks, 261 over 52 weeks. IAPs in place for 16 adult RtC providers, capped at 4-39 new assessments/month (~138/month total). Pathway (Neurothrive): GP referral -> clinical triage -> assessment -> psychosocial interventions -> treatment review -> prescribing pathway. Pathway document: https://adhduk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026.0526-Lancs-SCumbria-FOI-964-LSC-Adult-Pathway.pdf | Source | 22066 | 3396 | 2026-03-31 | 6.5 | 20212609 |
| NHS 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". | Source | 2026-06-03 | 20212595 | |||
| NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB told us via FOI (FOI-SYSX-2605-057, dated 26/05/2026, Sussex response) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data - it directed us to Sussex Partnership NHS FT and RtC providers ADHD 360, Psicon and Psychiatry UK. Referrals are made via primary care to a provider chosen by the patient. NO Indicative Activity Plans have been issued to any of the Sussex ADHD providers. | Source | 2026-05-22 | 20212601 | |||
| NHS Gloucestershire ICB told us via FOI (FOI.GLICB-2627/010, dated 28/05/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD data: "The Gloucestershire ICB do not carry out Adult ADHD assessments" - it directed us to Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (FOI hub: https://foi.ghc.nhs.uk/). The ICB answered "N/A" to the ICB-level Indicative Activity Plan questions; its November 2025 position (no IAPs applied to any RtC provider) stands. | Source | 2026-05-27 | 20212602 | |||
| NHS West Yorkshire ICB told us via FOI (059FOI2627, dated 29/05/2026) that 16,187 adults are waiting for an ADHD assessment: 10,220 with NHS Trusts and 5,967 with Right to Choose providers. The ICB holds assessment-volume data only for RtC providers: 7,930 adult RtC assessments in 2025/26 (flagged by the ICB as "not completely up to date and accurate" due to inconsistent provider data returns); NHS Trust assessment figures must be requested from the Trusts directly. Pathway: GP-assessed referral with choice of NHS Trusts, WYICB-accredited RtC providers, or NCA providers. IAPs: the ICB is negotiating IAPs with all RtC providers for 2026/27. | Source | 16187 | 2026-05-29 | 20212629 | ||
| NHS Ayrshire & Arran told us via FOI (ref 0356-2026, dated 22/05/2026) that 217 adults are waiting for a new ADHD assessment as of 30 April 2026. 7 new ADHD assessments were completed in 2025/26. Stated average wait is 115 weeks. Note: 58 adults received an ADHD diagnosis in the year, but most of these were diagnosed during ongoing assessment of complex/severe mental health conditions rather than via the dedicated ADHD assessment pathway. ACCESS RESTRICTION: only referrals with co-morbidity and/or significant functional impact are currently accepted. Pathway: Comprehensive ADHD Assessment -> Formulation & Feedback -> Medication management & monitoring -> NEST third-sector support. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (7 per year), the 217-strong waiting list represents an effective wait of roughly 31 years (217 / 7); the board's own stated average wait is 115 weeks. | Source | 217 | 7 | 2026-04-30 | 31 | 20212643 |
| NHS Western Isles told us via FOI (ref 284-2026, dated 20/05/2026) that 263 adults are waiting for an ADHD assessment. 14 adult assessments were completed in 2025/26. PATHWAY UNDER DEVELOPMENT: WI confirmed the adult ADHD service is currently in the process of developing a pathway; referrals come via the core mental health team and await allocation when staff capacity allows. No formal expected wait time can be provided - indicative wait over 6 months (~26 weeks). EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (14 per year), the 263-strong waiting list represents an effective wait of roughly 18.8 years (263 / 14). | Source | 263 | 14 | 2026-05-20 | 18.8 | 20212656 |
| Hywel Dda University Health Board told us via FOI (FOI/20375/26, dated 27/05/2026) that 5,529 adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment as at 30 April 2026, and that only FIFTEEN adult ADHD assessments were undertaken in the whole of 2025/26 - the Board stated this reflects "service demand and limited capacity within the clinical team as the focus has been on titration". EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (15 per year), the 5,529-strong waiting list represents an effective wait of roughly 369 years (5,529 / 15). Pathway details were provided by reference to the Board's public adult ADHD webpage (s.21 FoIA). | Source | 5529 | 15 | 2026-04-30 | 368.6 | 20212634 |
| NHS South Yorkshire ICB told us via FOI (FOI 2627-054, dated 29/05/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data - it directed us to its provider Trusts: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS FT, Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS FT and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT. The ICB confirmed it has NO indicative activity plans for adult Right to Choose providers. | Source | 2026-05-29 | 20212624 | |||
| NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB told us via FOI (NN-ICB/26-1606, dated 29/05/2026) that it does not currently hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data: the commissioned provider (Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT) is undertaking a data cleansing exercise, and reporting changes mean assessment counts are expected later in 2026/27. The ICB stated it "does not directly commission Right to Choose services and therefore does not hold indicative activity plans". Adult pathway (NeSS - Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service): https://adhduk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026.0529-Notts-NN-ICB-26-1606-Pathway.pdf | Source | 2026-05-29 | 20212619 | |||
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board told us via FOI (ref 7674169, dated 29/05/2026) that 9,180 adults are waiting: 7,183 awaiting assessment PLUS 1,997 awaiting triage. 192 diagnostic interview assessments were completed in 2025/26. The Board is "currently seeing patients referred in December 2022" (~3.5 years, reflected in the 182-week figure) and could not estimate future waits "due to a range of clinical and operational factors that are outside of our control". EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (192 per year), the 9,180-strong combined waiting list represents an effective wait of roughly 47.8 years (9,180 / 192). | Source | 9180 | 192 | 2026-05-29 | 47.8 | 20212630 |
| NHS Forth Valley told us via FOI (FOI/0010356, dated 21/05/2026) that it cannot say how many adults are waiting for or received an ADHD assessment: it "does not operate condition-specific mental health pathways", and extracting the data would exceed the FOISA cost limit (s.12). Adults seeking ADHD assessment receive it only as part of a broad holistic mental health assessment if they meet standard service criteria. All referrals to secondary care mental health are reviewed within 12 weeks of receipt. | Source | 2026-05-21 | 20212647 | |||
| NHS Fife told us via FOI (FOI 12232, dated 29/05/2026) that it cannot say how many adults are waiting for or received an ADHD assessment: there is no ADHD/neurodevelopmental-specific adult pathway, referral reasons are not recorded extractably, and a manual review of ~8,570 records (714 hours, ~£10,710) would exceed the FOISA s.12 cost limit. Adults are seen within the generic mental health service only if they show "significant risks... and/or significant levels of disability"; the service aims for the 18-week RTT standard but this varies. | Source | 2026-05-29 | 20212646 | |||
| NHS Grampian told us via FOI (FOI/2026/410, dated 29/05/2026) that 3,993 adults are waiting for an ADHD assessment (Aberdeen City 1,800; Aberdeenshire 1,636; Moray 557) and only 85 adult assessments were completed in 2025/26 (Aberdeen 70, Aberdeenshire 15, Moray not held). ACCESS CRISIS: the Aberdeenshire pathway "is now closed" to new referrals; Moray has "no current service" (oldest referral September 2021); Aberdeen describes an UNFUNDED service relying on transient junior doctors and is "currently seeing people who were referred in July 2022" (~4 years). The 208-week figure reflects Aberdeen's stated position. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (85 per year), the 3,993-strong waiting list represents an effective wait of roughly 47 years (3,993 / 85). | Source | 3993 | 85 | 2026-05-29 | 47 | 20212648 |
| NHS Devon ICB told us via FOI (FOINHSD26/1717, dated 01/06/2026) that it does not hold adult waiting-list data - held by Devon Partnership NHS Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth (with Livewell Southwest). The ICB DOES hold Right to Choose activity: 3,928 adult ADHD assessments were carried out by Devon-contracted RtC providers in 2025/26. RtC waits run 14-52 weeks (33-week midpoint shown). IAP REVERSAL: "To date, IAPs have not been set for RTC providers" - despite the ICB reporting IAPs in force from October 2025 in its previous FOI response. Adult RtC service specification: https://adhduk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026.0601-Devon-FOINHSD26-1717-Adult-RTC-Spec.pdf | Source | 3928 | 2026-06-01 | 20212599 | ||
| NHS Central East ICB told us via FOI (2605-09, dated 01/06/2026) that adult waiting data is "held by the service provider that delivers adult ADHD diagnostic services" - which the ICB did not name. The adult ADHD pathway is "currently under review": the ICB could not provide a waiting time NOR describe the pathway. No activity planning assumptions or projections have been finalised (no IAPs). | Source | 2026-06-01 | 20212589 | |||
| NHS South West London ICB told us via FOI (FOI.26.SWL050, dated 02/06/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data - provider waiting lists are not split between autism and ADHD. Data is held by South London and Maudsley NHS FT (Croydon), South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust and Your Healthcare. Adults are referred via GP to an NHS or RtC provider. IAPs: the ICB does not hold IAP information and is "currently in process of contacting providers regarding indicative activity plans". | Source | 2026-06-02 | 20212623 | |||
| NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB told us via FOI (FOI ICB 26-053, dated 02/06/2026) that it holds no adult ADHD data - held by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS FT and Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT. IMPORTANT: "In North Cumbria there is no adult ADHD NHS pathway; a Right to Choose provider is used." The ICB listed 25 RtC providers serving the area and is "working with providers to finalise indicative activity plans for 2026/27". Referral is professional-only into TEWV/CNTW, or GP-to-RtC. | Source | 2026-06-02 | 20212615 | |||
| NHS Essex ICB told us via FOI (2627053, dated 03/06/2026) that 11,191 adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment - but this figure is from MAY 2025: "The ICB does not hold current data." Assessment volumes are not held (with providers). Essex Partnership University NHS FT is the commissioned adult pathway; referrals are subject to patient choice and may bypass ICB-commissioned routes. No IAPs in place. | Source | 11191 | 2025-05-31 | 20212593 | ||
| NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB told us via joint FOI (FOI-0790, dated 03/06/2026) that adult ADHD assessment runs ENTIRELY through Right to Choose - all referrals via primary care GPs; the ICB does not know how many adults are waiting and does not split ADHD from autism in provider monitoring. Accredited-provider waits range from 2 to 28 weeks depending on choice. No IAPs in place. | Source | 2026-06-03 | 20212605 | |||
| NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB told us via joint FOI (FOI-0790, dated 03/06/2026) that approximately 2,400 adults are waiting on NHS lists at local Trusts (RtC waiters unknown), with ~2,700 assessments across NHS and independent sector in 2025/26 (estimate the ICB says "cannot be accurately verified" - not used for derivation as coverage differs from the waiting figure). STATED NHS WAIT: 3-5 YEARS for an adult referred now (208-week midpoint shown); independent sector a few weeks to 18 months. IAPs ARE in place - see restriction entry for the full financial table (~£2.79M across 7 providers). | Source | 2400 | 2026-06-03 | 20212597 | ||
| NHS Borders told us via FOI (77-2627, dated 03/06/2026) that it cannot say how many adults are waiting for or received an ADHD assessment: the referral system does not record referral reasons, there is no ADHD-specific pathway, and - notably - NHS Borders has NO DIGITAL MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM (patient records are paper), making extraction impossible within FOISA cost limits (s.17/s.12). Adults are assessed within generic secondary-care mental health only and "the patient requires to have a comorbid mental health condition" for ADHD assessment to be considered. | Source | 2026-06-03 | 20212644 | |||
| NHS Dumfries and Galloway told us via FOI (26-083, dated 03/06/2026): "NHS Dumfries and Galloway do not have an adult ADHD service" (s.17 - information not held). Access criteria require co-morbid mental health issues needing secondary-care input plus severity of daily-functioning impact. The response referenced an attached adult pathway document that was not actually attached - requested. | Source | 2026-06-03 | 20212645 | |||
| NHS Highland told us via FOI (28965, dated 03/06/2026) that approximately 247 adults are waiting for an ADHD assessment in the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership. In North Highland, 625 people are on a psychological therapies waiting list that includes ADHD - but service and recording changes mean ADHD-specific numbers cannot be identified (s.17), so the 247 understates the true Highland-wide position. The number assessed in 2025/26 is not held centrally; projected waits are not held. Pathway via published guidelines (s.25). | Source | 247 | 2026-06-03 | 20212650 | ||
| NHS North East London ICB told us via FOI (FOI.26.NEL055, dated 04/06/2026) that it does not routinely hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data - held by NELFT and ELFT. Pathway: complex needs/comorbidities go to secondary care; less complex needs are directed by GPs to Right to Choose providers. NOTABLE: adult RtC assessment is currently accessed via OUT-OF-CONTRACT provision - "the ICB does not hold formal contracts with RtC providers... Until this work is finalised and contracts are in place, RtC treatment provision is not commissioned". Accreditation and service-specification policies are in development; IAP planning is being explored but none finalised. | Source | 2026-06-04 | 20212616 | |||
| NHS Lanarkshire told us via FOI (FOI/0006499/AM, dated 04/06/2026) that 3,452 adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment as at 30 April 2026, with an average waiting time of 84 weeks. The number assessed in 2025/26 was refused under s.12 (manual record check). GATE: all referrals are triaged under the CMHT protocol - those not meeting clinical acuity or risk thresholds are "managed through waiting list arrangements". | Source | 3452 | 2026-04-30 | 20212651 | ||
| NHS Tayside told us via FOI (IGTFOISA26378, dated 04/06/2026), broken down by partnership: Perth & Kinross - 650 adults waiting, just TWELVE assessments in 2025/26 (at that rate ~54 years; not derived on this row as coverage differs), no waiting-time estimate possible, comorbid mental-health cases prioritised. Dundee - approximately 771 adults awaiting an ADHD-related appointment (local estimates; TrakCare cannot identify referral reasons), longest current wait 258 WEEKS; assessments not extractable. Angus - numbers not held (s.17); Angus has moved to a NEW STEPPED-CARE ND MODEL that explicitly shifts "the focus from providing a diagnosis to providing support" and reduces reliance on medication, using third-sector peer support (Penumbra, Hillcrest, Autism Initiatives, Dundee & Angus ADHD Support Group) before any CMHT MDT assessment. The 1,421 figure combines P&K + Dundee only. | Source | 1421 | 2026-05-14 | 20212655 | ||
| NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB told us via FOI (FOI 26-171, dated 05/06/2026), from the Q4 2025/26 Midlands Neurodivergent Waiting SitRep, that the BSMHFT Adult ADHD service had 6,363 adults at pre-diagnosis stages (618 awaiting screening/triage + 5,635 awaiting assessment + 110 awaiting diagnosis), plus 423 awaiting intervention and a 1,912 caseload. Average wait from referral to first assessment: 945 DAYS (~135 weeks); longest 1,421 days (~203 weeks). Annual assessment volumes not held (redirect to BSMHFT). IAPs ARE in place for adult RtC providers but details were REFUSED under s.43(2) FOIA (Commercial Interests). Note: response covers NHS Birmingham and Solihull only (now part of the B&S + Black Country ICB cluster). | Source | 6363 | 2026-03-31 | 20212590 | ||
| NHS Lothian told us via FOI (11478, letter dated 01/06/2026, received 08/06/2026) that it cannot provide ANY adult figures: most adults are on a non-specific "Neurodevelopmental Assessment" list and identifying who is waiting for ADHD specifically would require reviewing each patient's clinical notes (s.12 - cost). Pathway: referral -> screening and triage -> assessment waiting list -> assessment appointment. | Source | 2026-06-08 | 20212652 | |||
| Powys Teaching Health Board told us via FOI (FOI.191.26, dated 08/06/2026) that 1,338 adults are waiting: 945 awaiting diagnostic assessment PLUS 393 referrals awaiting discussion for acceptance. 248 adult ADHD assessments were completed April-December 2025 (final-quarter data not yet available - no effective wait derived from the 9-month figure). The longest current wait is 3 YEARS 3 MONTHS, and the Board "cannot quantify" the expected wait for a new referral. GATE: only health professionals may refer, using a referral form including the ASRS. Pathway: MDT discussion -> assessment -> diagnosis -> titration in clinic -> shared care with GP where possible. | Source | 1338 | 248 | 2026-06-08 | 20212635 | |
| NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB told us via FOI (0053, dated 02/06/2026) that it does not hold adult ADHD waiting or assessment data: adult pathways are "primarily managed through primary care" and the newly formed ICB (established 1 April 2026 from the Norfolk & Waveney and Suffolk & North East Essex merger) is transitioning its data collection. Pathway: GP screening tool -> Right to Choose provider selection -> assessment -> treatment/titration -> shared care. IAPs ARE in place for adult RtC providers but details were REFUSED under s.43(2) FOIA - the ICB says the service is under review and it "may be in a position to disclose the information" once provider discussions complete. Data redirect: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. | Source | 2026-06-02 | 20212594 | |||
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust reported that 564 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 564 | 2023-03-31 | 20212600 | ||
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust reported that 443 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 443 | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | ||
| Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust reported that 34 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 34 | 2023-03-31 | 20212597 | ||
| South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reported that 536 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 536 | 2023-03-31 | 20212623 | ||
| South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust reported that 536 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 536 | 2023-03-31 | 20212622 | ||
| East London NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,140 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of adults currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 1140 | 2023-03-31 | 20212616 | ||
| Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust reported that around 995 adults were waiting for an ADHD assessment. Information on the number of assessments carried out was not provided. | Source | 995 | 2023-03-31 | 20212622 | ||
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,004 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 2,979 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 2979 | 1004 | 2023-03-31 | 3 | 20212619 |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust reported that 522 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 2,528 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 2528 | 522 | 2023-03-31 | 4.8 | 20212593 |
| Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust reported that 33 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 4,848 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 4848 | 33 | 2023-03-31 | 146.9 | 20212624 |
| Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust reported that 641 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 7,267 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 7267 | 641 | 2023-03-31 | 11.3 | 20212615 |
| Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust reported that 627 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,615 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 3615 | 627 | 2023-03-31 | 5.8 | 20212590 |
| Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust reported that 268 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,089 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 3089 | 268 | 2023-03-31 | 11.5 | 20212610 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust reported that 421 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,105 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 3105 | 421 | 2023-03-31 | 7.4 | 20212624 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust reported that 421 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 3,105 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 3105 | 421 | 2023-03-31 | 7.4 | 20212629 |
| Devon Partnership NHS Trust reported that 468 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 2,625 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 2625 | 468 | 2023-03-31 | 5.6 | 20212599 |
| The NHS Frimley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| The NHS Frimley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212601 | |||
| The NHS Frimley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212606 | |||
| Cornwall Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 76 adult assessments in 2024/25; 2,568 adults currently waiting. | Source | 2481 | 76 | 2025-03-31 | 32.6 | 20212596 |
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | |||
| Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212618 | |||
| Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212605 | |||
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212600 | |||
| Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 62 adult assessments in 2024/25; 1,981 adults currently waiting; 449 children currently waiting. | Source | 62 | 2025-03-31 | 20212602 | ||
| NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212594 | |||
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212619 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212624 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT (Section B) told us via FOI the following key figures: 542 adult assessments in 2024/25; 6,492 adults currently waiting; 58 child assessments in 2024/25; 45 children currently waiting. | Source | 6323 | 542 | 2025-03-31 | 11.7 | 20212624 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT (Section B) told us via FOI the following key figures: 542 adult assessments in 2024/25; 6,492 adults currently waiting; 58 child assessments in 2024/25; 45 children currently waiting. | Source | 6323 | 542 | 2025-03-31 | 11.7 | 20212629 |
| Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 1,637 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,741 adults currently waiting; 2,334 child assessments in 2024/25; 6,003 children currently waiting. | Source | 4165 | 1637 | 2025-03-31 | 2.5 | 20212615 |
| The 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 Barnet, Enfield & Haringey had 2294 people waiting with 469 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 4.9 years | Source | 2294 | 469 | 2024-07-25 | 4.9 | 20212612 |
| The 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 Camden and Islington had 3082 people waiting with 210 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 14.7 years | Source | 3082 | 210 | 2024-07-25 | 14.7 | 20212612 |
| The 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 Central and NW London had 11199 people waiting with 615 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 18.2 years | Source | 11199 | 615 | 2024-07-25 | 18.2 | 20212612 |
| The 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 Berkshire Healthcare had 1238 people waiting with 215 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 5.8 years | Source | 1238 | 215 | 2024-07-25 | 5.8 | 20212606 |
| The 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 Berkshire Healthcare had 1238 people waiting with 215 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 5.8 years | Source | 1238 | 215 | 2024-07-25 | 5.8 | 20212604 |
| The 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 Berkshire Healthcare had 1238 people waiting with 215 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 5.8 years | Source | 1238 | 215 | 2024-07-25 | 5.8 | 20212601 |
| The 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 Berkshire Healthcare had 1238 people waiting with 215 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 5.8 years | Source | 1238 | 215 | 2024-07-25 | 5.8 | 20212606 |
| The 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 Surrey and Borders Partnership had 6643 people waiting with 1896 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 3.5 years | Source | 6643 | 1896 | 2024-07-25 | 3.5 | 20212601 |
| The 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 Sussex Partnership had 9843 people waiting with 1044 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 9.4 years | Source | 9843 | 1044 | 2024-07-25 | 9.4 | 20212601 |
| The 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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough had 5471 people waiting with 176 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 31.1 years | Source | 5471 | 176 | 2024-07-25 | 31.1 | 20212589 |
| The 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 Essex Partnership had 6459 people waiting with 517 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 12.5 years | Source | 6459 | 517 | 2024-07-25 | 12.5 | 20212593 |
| The 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 Essex Partnership had 6459 people waiting with 517 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 12.5 years | Source | 6459 | 517 | 2024-07-25 | 12.5 | 20212593 |
| The 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 Essex Partnership had 6459 people waiting with 517 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 12.5 years | Source | 6459 | 517 | 2024-07-25 | 12.5 | 20212589 |
| The 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 Norfolk and Suffolk had 8782 people waiting with 418 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 21.0 years | Source | 8782 | 418 | 2024-07-25 | 21 | 20212594 |
| The 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 Norfolk and Suffolk had 8782 people waiting with 418 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 21.0 years | Source | 8782 | 418 | 2024-07-25 | 21 | 20212593 |
| The 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 Norfolk and Suffolk had 8782 people waiting with 418 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 21.0 years | Source | 8782 | 418 | 2024-07-25 | 21 | 20212594 |
| The NHS North Central London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212612 | |||
| The NHS North West London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212612 | |||
| NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB reported via forwarded FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. Data shows 58 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 3936 adults waiting (effective wait: 67.9 years), 2473 children waiting, 85 adult assessments in 2023-24, 2466 adults waiting (effective wait: 29 years). Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 3936 | 58 | 2025-03-31 | 67.9 | 20212593 |
| NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB reported via forwarded FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. Data shows 58 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 3936 adults waiting (effective wait: 67.9 years), 2473 children waiting, 85 adult assessments in 2023-24, 2466 adults waiting (effective wait: 29 years). Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 3936 | 58 | 2025-03-31 | 67.9 | 20212594 |
| The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212594 | |||
| The NHS Surrey Heartlands 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212601 | |||
| The NHS Sussex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212601 | |||
| The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| The NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212606 | |||
| The NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| The NHS Mid and South Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| The NHS Norfolk and Waveney 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212594 | |||
| Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB reported via FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. No numerical waiting list data was provided. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB reported via FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. No numerical waiting list data was provided. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212589 |
Updating Information: Large-scale Freedom of Information is underway
We are currently (2026.05-2026.06) in the process of a freedom of information request to get the latest information on ADHD waits and Assessment Restrictions. Immediately we have data it will be shown here. You can see the overall progress of the Freedom of Request (for here and all NHS Areas) by clicking here.
Child ADHD Services
| Information | Source | Number Waiting | Number Processed | Publication Date | Wait in Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust told us via FOI that 392 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 801 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 2.0 years. | Source | 801 | 392 | 2023-03-31 | 2 | 20212640 |
| The Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board told us via FOI that 379 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 1,021 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 2.7 years. | Source | 1021 | 379 | 2023-03-31 | 2.7 | 20212633 |
| The NHS Western Isles told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many child ADHD assessments were carried out. around 0 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 0 | 2023-03-31 | 20212656 | ||
| The NHS South West London Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that 563 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. they did not provide a figure for how many children were waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 563 | 2023-03-31 | 20212623 | ||
| NHS Fife told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 104 child assessments in 2024/25; 246 children currently waiting. | Source | 225 | 104 | 2025-03-31 | 2.2 | 20212646 |
| The Swansea Bay University Health Board told us via FOI that 113 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 212 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 1.9 years. | Source | 212 | 113 | 2023-03-31 | 1.9 | 20212636 |
| Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust reported that 24 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 24 | 2023-03-31 | 20212597 | ||
| Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212610 | |||
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust reported that 518 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 518 | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | ||
| Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust reported that 56 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 56 | 2023-03-31 | 20212611 | ||
| Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 505 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 505 | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | ||
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust reported that 8,232 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 8232 | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | ||
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust reported that 503 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 439 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 439 | 503 | 2023-03-31 | 0.9 | 20212629 |
| Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 619 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 228 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 228 | 619 | 2023-03-31 | 0.4 | 20212598 |
| The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust reported that 226 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 319 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 319 | 226 | 2023-03-31 | 1.4 | 20212591 |
| Medway NHS Foundation Trust reported that 124 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 47 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 47 | 124 | 2023-03-31 | 0.4 | 20212608 |
| Alder 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. | Source | 3213 | 1059 | 2023-03-31 | 3 | 20212595 |
| Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 732 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 1,672 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 1672 | 732 | 2023-03-31 | 2.3 | 20212590 |
| Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust reported that 685 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 774 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 774 | 685 | 2023-03-31 | 1.1 | 20212615 |
| Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust reported that 278 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 666 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 666 | 278 | 2023-03-31 | 2.4 | 20212608 |
| Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,126 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 499 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 499 | 1126 | 2023-03-31 | 0.4 | 20212591 |
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 400 | 137 | 2023-03-31 | 2.9 | 20212604 |
| Black Country Healthcare NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 331 adult assessments in 2024/25; 3,573 adults currently waiting; 864 child assessments in 2024/25; 502 children currently waiting. | Source | 509 | 864 | 2025-03-31 | 0.6 | 20212591 |
| Isle Of Wight NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212588 | |||
| The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board told us via FOI that 103 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 61 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 0.6 years. | Source | 61 | 103 | 2023-03-31 | 0.6 | 20212630 |
| The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust told us via FOI that 702 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 964 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 1.4 years. | Source | 964 | 702 | 2023-03-31 | 1.4 | 20212637 |
| The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212631 | |||
| The NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| The NHS Black Country 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212591 | |||
| The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212592 | |||
| The 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| The NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| The NHS Derby and Derbyshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212598 | |||
| The NHS Devon 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| The NHS Dorset 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212600 | |||
| The NHS Gloucestershire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| The NHS Orkney 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212653 | |||
| The Hywel Dda University Health Board told us via FOI that they did not provide a figure for how many child ADHD assessments were carried out. around 387 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 387 | 2023-03-31 | 20212634 | ||
| The NHS Greater Manchester 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212603 | |||
| The NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212605 | |||
| The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212607 | |||
| The NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212610 | |||
| The NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212643 | |||
| The NHS Borders 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212644 | |||
| The NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212645 | |||
| The NHS Forth Valley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212647 | |||
| The NHS Grampian 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212648 | |||
| The NHS Highland 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212650 | |||
| The NHS Lanarkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212651 | |||
| The NHS Lothian 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212652 | |||
| Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212624 | |||
| 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. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Cheshire 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. | Source | 731 | 415 | 2025-03-31 | 1.8 | 20212595 |
| Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust told us via FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 1,152 child assessments in 2024/25; 1,897 children currently waiting. | Source | 1900 | 1152 | 2025-03-31 | 1.6 | 20212605 |
| The NHS Shetland 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212654 | |||
| The NHS Tayside 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212655 | |||
| The NHS North East London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212616 | |||
| The Powys Teaching Health 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212635 | |||
| The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212619 | |||
| The NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212620 | |||
| The NHS Somerset 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212621 | |||
| The NHS South East London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212622 | |||
| The Southern Health and Social Care Trust 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212641 | |||
| The NHS South Yorkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212624 | |||
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT told us via FOI the following key figures: 247 child assessments in 2024/25; 8 children waiting at end of 2024/25. | Source | 8 | 247 | 2025-03-31 | 20212602 | |
| Alder 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. | Source | 6127 | 2255 | 2025-03-31 | 2.7 | 20212595 |
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (Section B) told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 2,452 adult assessments in 2024/25; 3,706 adults currently waiting; 411 child assessments in 2024/25; 825 children currently waiting. | Source | 894 | 411 | 2025-03-31 | 2.2 | 20212630 |
| The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212625 | |||
| NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212592 | |||
| The NHS West Yorkshire 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| The NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| The NHS Kent and Medway 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | |||
| Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| The NHS North East and North Cumbria 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | |||
| The Western Health and Social Care Trust 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212642 | |||
| Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust reported that 56 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212611 | |||
| Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212588 | |||
| Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| NHS Devon ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212591 | |||
| South Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | |||
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| Sandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212591 | |||
| Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212625 | |||
| Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Somerset NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212621 | |||
| Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Devon Partnership NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212618 | |||
| Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212605 | |||
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212588 | |||
| South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212622 | |||
| East London NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212616 | |||
| Derby and Derbyshire ICB reported via FOI that it commissions child ADHD assessments. Data shows with 3226 adults waiting, 3585 children waiting, 3226 adults waiting. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 3585 | 2025-03-31 | 20212598 | ||
| Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 2,982 children currently waiting. | Source | 3002 | 2025-03-31 | 20212609 | ||
| Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 259 adult assessments in 2024/25; 7,678 adults currently waiting; 4,655 children currently waiting. | Source | 4631 | 2025-03-31 | 20212610 | ||
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board reported via forwarded FOI that it undertakes adult ADHD assessments and undertakes child ADHD assessments. Data shows 550 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 3888 adults waiting (effective wait: 7.1 years), 1693 children waiting, 2548 adults waiting. | Source | 1693 | 2025-03-31 | 20212633 | ||
| Gloucestershire ICB reported via FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. No numerical waiting list data was provided. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB (D9Y0V) told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 377 children currently waiting. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| Hywel Dda University Health Board told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 14 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,237 adults waiting at end of 2024/25; 622 child assessments in 2024/25; 858 children currently waiting. | Source | 866 | 622 | 2025-03-31 | 1.4 | 20212634 |
| Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 763 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,970 adults currently waiting; 957 child assessments in 2024/25; 2,572 children currently waiting. | Source | 2482 | 957 | 2025-03-31 | 2.6 | 20212624 |
| Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212610 | |||
| Countess 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. | Source | 600 | 754 | 2025-03-31 | 0.8 | 20212595 |
| Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust told us via FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 460 child assessments in 2024/25; 1,005 children currently waiting. | Source | 1005 | 460 | 2025-03-31 | 2.2 | 20212629 |
| Midlands Partnership University NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 231 adult assessments in 2024/25; 2,059 adults currently waiting; 263 child assessments in 2024/25; 853 children currently waiting. | Source | 842 | 263 | 2025-03-31 | 3.2 | 20212625 |
| NHS Ayrshire & Arran told us via FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 78 adult assessments in 2024/25; 229 adults currently waiting; 154 child assessments in 2024/25; 1,407 children currently waiting. | Source | 1408 | 154 | 2025-03-31 | 9.1 | 20212643 |
| NHS Dumfries and Galloway told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212645 | |||
| NHS Forth Valley told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212647 | |||
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 8,589 adults currently waiting; 1,013 child assessments in 2024/25; 4,621 children currently waiting. | Source | 4621 | 1013 | 2025-03-31 | 4.6 | 20212649 |
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 526 children currently waiting. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| NHS West Yorkshire ICB told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| NHS Western Isles told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 21 adult assessments in 2024/25; 179 adults currently waiting; 8 child assessments in 2024/25; 23 children currently waiting. | Source | 5 | 8 | 2025-03-31 | 0.6 | 20212656 |
| Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 461 adult assessments in 2024/25; 12,515 adults currently waiting; 77 child assessments in 2024/25; 614 children currently waiting. | Source | 561 | 77 | 2025-03-31 | 7.3 | 20212603 |
| NHS Borders 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. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212644 | |||
| Pennine Care NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 140 adult assessments in 2024/25; 1,734 adults currently waiting; 932 child assessments in 2024/25; 497 children currently waiting. | Source | 487 | 932 | 2025-03-31 | 0.5 | 20212603 |
| Powys Teaching Health Board told us via FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 469 adult assessments in 2024/25; 603 adults currently waiting; 520 child assessments in 2024/25; 1,118 children currently waiting. | Source | 1108 | 520 | 2025-03-31 | 2.1 | 20212635 |
| Sheffield Children's NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 231 child assessments in 2024/25; 6,435 children currently waiting. | Source | 6342 | 231 | 2025-03-31 | 27.5 | 20212624 |
| South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT reported via FOI that it undertakes adult ADHD assessments and undertakes child ADHD assessments. Data shows 89 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 2326 adults waiting (effective wait: 26.1 years), 1861 children waiting, 143 adult assessments in 2023-24, 1732 adults waiting (effective wait: 12.1 years). | Source | 1861 | 44 | 2025-03-31 | 42.3 | 20212615 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT (Section B) told us via FOI the following key figures: 542 adult assessments in 2024/25; 6,492 adults currently waiting; 58 child assessments in 2024/25; 45 children currently waiting. | Source | 51 | 58 | 2025-03-31 | 0.9 | 20212629 |
| NHS Somerset ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212621 | |||
| NHS Kent and Medway ICB told us via forwarded FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212608 | |||
| Swansea Bay University Health Board told us via FOI that they commissions child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 478 adults currently waiting; 295 children currently waiting. | Source | 344 | 2025-03-31 | 20212636 | ||
| Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 1,637 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,741 adults currently waiting; 2,334 child assessments in 2024/25; 6,003 children currently waiting. | Source | 6079 | 2334 | 2025-03-31 | 2.6 | 20212615 |
| Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Their FOI # 71869) told us via FOI that their response relates to a different FOI request about ADHD and ASD provisions and waiting lists. The sole contracted provider is CWPT (block contract, annual). They provided some financial details on spend. | Source | 828 | 2023-09-30 | 20212597 | ||
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 573 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 51 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 51 | 573 | 2023-03-31 | 20212619 | |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,813 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 409 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 409 | 1813 | 2023-03-31 | 20212600 | |
| Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reported that 120 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 5 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 5 | 120 | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |
| The NHS Fife told us via FOI that 122 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. around 14 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. The expected wait time is 0.1 years. | Source | 14 | 122 | 2023-03-31 | 20212646 | |
| 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. | Source | 90 | 856 | 2025-03-31 | 20212595 | |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust told us via forwarded FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 162 adult assessments in 2024/25; 7,428 adults currently waiting; 697 child assessments in 2024/25; 637 children currently waiting. | Source | 629 | 697 | 2025-03-31 | 0.9 | 20212589 |
| The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust undertakes child ADHD assessments via a CYP ADHD pathway. Key figures: 375 children currently waiting; average wait 442 days. No assessment count data was provided. | Source | 375 | 2026-03-31 | 1.2 | 20212625 | |
| The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board told us via FOI that North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust undertakes child ADHD assessments via a CYP ADHD pathway. No current data was provided for any child metric. | Source | 2026-03-31 | 20212625 | |||
| NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB told us via FOI (ref 106740, dated 18/05/2026) that it does not hold the requested ADHD assessment data. They directed us to Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a possible holder of this information. | Source | 2026-05-18 | 20212596 | |||
| NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB told us via FOI (ref FOI06052026S, dated 19/05/2026) that it does not hold this level of information. They directed us to Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) as the main mental health service provider for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2026-05-19 | 20212610 | |||
| NHS Northamptonshire ICB told us via FOI (10463, dated 22/05/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data - held by NHFT. Assessment pathway details published on the ICB website. No child IAPs. | Source | 2026-05-22 | 20212618 | |||
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board told us via FOI (CTMUHB_278_26, dated 26/05/2026) that 1,087 children are waiting for an ADHD-only assessment, plus a further 912 waiting for comorbid ASD/ADHD assessment (children seen but awaiting outcome are excluded from both). In 2025/26: 423 ADHD assessments + 381 comorbid = 804 total. CURRENT WAIT: 104 weeks for a new assessment - "an appointment would be expected in May 2028". Pathway: triage -> waiting list (coded ADHD or ADHD+ASD) -> Advanced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner initial assessment -> school rating scales/CADRA -> medic/prescriber outcome appointment. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 ADHD-only assessment rate (423 per year), the 1,087-strong ADHD-only list represents roughly 2.6 years (1,087 / 423). | Source | 1087 | 423 | 2026-05-14 | 2.6 | 20212633 |
| NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB told us via FOI (FOI-HIOW-2605-065, dated 26/05/2026) that approximately 5,686 children/young people are waiting for an ADHD assessment. READER NOTE: the 130-week figure shown reflects Hampshire, the largest sub-area - waits vary four-fold across the ICB: Southampton 34.95 weeks, Portsmouth 69.14 weeks (combined Autism+ADHD holistic pathway, 867 waiting), Isle of Wight 118 weeks, Hampshire 130.2 weeks (Feb/Mar 2026). Assessments delivered: IoW 253 in 2025/26; Hampshire 193 started Apr-Sep 2025; Southampton/Portsmouth data not held by the ICB (held by HIOW Healthcare NHS FT). IAPs in place for child RtC providers; plans withheld. | Source | 5686 | 2026-02-28 | 20212604 | ||
| NHS Dorset ICB told us via FOI (ICB 048, dated 27/05/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data. Local NHS providers of CYP ADHD assessments are University Hospitals Dorset, Dorset County Hospital Community Paediatric Services and Haven Medical Primary Healthcare Ltd; CYP with co-occurring mental health conditions are assessed by Dorset Healthcare University NHS FT. NO IAPs in place for child RtC providers. | Source | 2026-05-27 | 20212600 | |||
| NHS Kent and Medway ICB told us via FOI (FOI.26.KAM068, dated 26/05/2026) that 3,860 children were waiting for an ADHD assessment as at January 2026 (excluding Right to Choose). 2,036 ADHD assessments were completed Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (excluding RtC). Calculated wait ~1.9 years. Child pathway data held by Kent Community Health NHS FT and Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust. IAPs in place for child RtC providers; details refused under s.43(2) FOIA. | Source | 3860 | 2036 | 2026-01-31 | 1.9 | 20212608 |
| NHS South East London ICB told us via FOI (FOI26SEL052, dated 26/05/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data - held by South London and Maudsley NHS FT, Oxleas NHS FT, Bromley Healthcare, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. No child IAPs in place yet but under development. | Source | 2026-05-26 | 20212622 | |||
| NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB told us via FOI (FOI-964-LSC, dated 26/05/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting/assessment data - held by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. The ICB expects commissioned providers to deliver a pathway in line with NICE guidance. NO IAPs in place for child RtC providers. | Source | 2026-05-26 | 20212609 | |||
| NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB told us via FOI (BSW-2605-046, dated 12/06/2026) that it does not hold child waiting-list figures. RtC assessment activity for 2025/26: 310 child ADHD assessments. HCRG all-age ND pathway; no IAPs. | Source | 310 | 2026-06-10 | 20212588 | ||
| NHS 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. | Source | 2026-06-03 | 20212595 | |||
| NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB told us via FOI (FOI-SYSX-2605-057, dated 26/05/2026, Sussex response) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data - it directed us to Sussex Partnership NHS FT and RtC providers ADHD 360 and Psicon. Referrals via primary care, schools or other professionals. NO Indicative Activity Plans have been issued to any Sussex ADHD provider. | Source | 2026-05-22 | 20212601 | |||
| Hywel Dda University Health Board told us via FOI (FOI/20375/26, dated 27/05/2026) that 1,167 children and young people were waiting for an ADHD assessment as at 30 April 2026. 558 CYP ADHD assessments were undertaken in 2025/26 - a calculated wait of roughly 2.1 years. Pathway details were provided by reference to the Board's public children's ADHD webpage (s.21 FoIA). | Source | 1167 | 558 | 2026-04-30 | 2.09 | 20212634 |
| NHS Gloucestershire ICB told us via FOI (FOI.GLICB-2627/010, dated 28/05/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD data - it directed us to Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (FOI hub: https://foi.ghc.nhs.uk/). The ICB answered "N/A" to the ICB-level Indicative Activity Plan questions. | Source | 2026-05-27 | 20212602 | |||
| NHS West Yorkshire ICB told us via FOI (059FOI2627, dated 29/05/2026) that approximately 19,534 children/young people are waiting for an ADHD or dual ADHD/ASD assessment across the patch. READER NOTE: pathways and data collection vary by place - NHS Trusts: Bradford 2,266 ADHD + 1,838 dual ASD/ADHD; Kirklees 2,483 (dual pathway); Wakefield 1,085; Calderdale 457 (dual pathway); Leeds 590 dual (Leeds ADHD-only figure held by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, not included). Right to Choose providers: 10,815 CYP waiting (ADHD and dual figures cannot be split). RtC assessments 2025/26: 1,556 ADHD + 1,435 dual; NHS Trust assessment figures must be requested from the Trusts. Referral routes differ by place (Bradford direct, Calderdale first-point-of-contact, Kirklees SWYPFT screening, Leeds Mind Mate SPA, Wakefield via professionals). | Source | 19534 | 2026-05-29 | 20212629 | ||
| NHS Ayrshire & Arran told us via FOI (ref 0356-2026, dated 22/05/2026) that 475 children/young people are waiting for ADHD-only assessment, plus a further 874 waiting for combined ADHD/ASD assessment (as of 30 April 2026). 30 ADHD-only assessments and 38 combined ADHD/ASD assessments were completed in 2025/26. Stated average wait 147 weeks; maximum 255 weeks. Pathway: referral to N-CAMHS -> comprehensive assessment with Community CAMHS -> screeners -> history & information gathering -> ADHD assessment -> formulation & feedback -> post-diagnostic support -> medication management. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 ADHD-only assessment rate (30 per year), the 475-strong waiting list represents an effective wait of roughly 15.8 years (475 / 30); the board's stated average is 147 weeks. | Source | 475 | 30 | 2026-04-30 | 15.8 | 20212643 |
| NHS Western Isles told us via FOI (ref 284-2026, dated 20/05/2026) that 18 children are awaiting consultant review for diagnosis (assessment completed). 42 child assessments were undertaken in 2025/26 (8 confirmed diagnoses, 11 did not meet threshold, 5 ongoing). Initial CAMHS appointment within 4 weeks per CAMHS standard. Pathway: ND assessment pathway triages -> developmental history -> CAMHS biopsychosocial assessment -> Young-DIVA 5 interview -> CAMHS Consultant for final diagnosis decision. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (42 per year), the 18 awaiting consultant review represent an effective wait of roughly 0.4 years (18 / 42). | Source | 18 | 42 | 2026-05-20 | 0.43 | 20212656 |
| NHS Forth Valley told us via FOI (FOI/0010356, dated 21/05/2026) that its child waiting lists are not ADHD-specific: CAMHS has 369 waiting and the Paediatric Neurodevelopment Service (PNDS) 3,572 - both lists include children awaiting ADHD assessment but the system cannot identify them separately (s.12). In 2025/26, CAMHS saw 753 and PNDS 45 young people (some of whom received ADHD assessments). WAIT: a child referred to PNDS now would wait MORE THAN 3 YEARS for an initial appointment; CAMHS is meeting its 18-week RTT standard. | Source | 2026-05-21 | 20212647 | |||
| NHS South Yorkshire ICB told us via FOI (FOI 2627-054, dated 29/05/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data - it directed us to Sheffield Children's NHS FT, RDaSH, SWYPFT and The Rotherham NHS FT (children 0-5). The ICB confirmed it has NO indicative activity plans for child Right to Choose providers. | Source | 2026-05-29 | 20212624 | |||
| NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB told us via FOI (NN-ICB/26-1606, dated 29/05/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data - it directed us to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS FT and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. CYP pathway information is published at Minds of All Kinds - Notts. No IAPs held ("does not directly commission RtC services"). | Source | 2026-05-29 | 20212619 | |||
| NHS Fife told us via FOI (FOI 12232, dated 29/05/2026) that 287 children were waiting for an ADHD assessment as at 31 March 2026 (Tier 2 Community Paediatrics + Tier 3 ADHD Multidisciplinary Team). 149 assessments were completed by the Tier 3 ADHD MDT in 2025/26 (the Tier 2 count cannot be extracted, so no effective wait is derived from these incomplete figures). WAITS: Tier 2 within 6-8 months; Tier 3 MDT 12-24 months (psychiatry within 4 months) - the 78-week figure shown is the Tier 3 midpoint. Referrals route via the Fife Neurodevelopmental Pathway. Full pathway document: https://adhduk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026.0529-Fife-FOI-12232-Attachment.pdf | Source | 287 | 149 | 2026-03-31 | 20212646 | |
| NHS Grampian told us via FOI (FOI/2026/410, dated 29/05/2026) that it cannot identify children waiting specifically for ADHD: Community Child Health has 2,200 children on a single mixed list (ADHD alongside developmental delays, neurodisabilities and other conditions; s.17) and CAMHS cannot extract ADHD-specific figures. WAITS: CCH 49 weeks urgent / 70 weeks routine; CAMHS first appointment 8-12 weeks routine, 7 days urgent. CCH child ADHD pathway: school referral -> vetting -> 1-hour paediatric appointment -> questionnaires -> follow-up and diagnosis. | Source | 2026-05-29 | 20212648 | |||
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board told us via FOI (ref 7674169, dated 29/05/2026) that 1,491 children over age 6 are on the neurodevelopmental waiting list as of 1 May 2026 (the ND service assesses ASD and ADHD together; 315 were specifically identified for ADHD assessment at screening). In 2025/26, 387 children were diagnosed with ADHD only and 172 received a dual ASD+ADHD diagnosis. Current ND assessment wait: 11 months (~48 weeks). Pathway: initial 1-hour ND appointment -> possible QB test/school observation -> outcome by phone, report to parents/school/GP. | Source | 1491 | 559 | 2026-05-01 | 20212630 | |
| NHS Devon ICB told us via FOI (FOINHSD26/1717, dated 01/06/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data - held by Devon Partnership NHS Trust/Children and Family Health Devon and Livewell Southwest (where mental-health comorbidity exists) and by Community Paediatrics at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS FT, Torbay and South Devon NHS FT and University Hospitals Plymouth. RtC waits run 14-52 weeks. No IAPs set. CYP RtC service specification: https://adhduk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026.0601-Devon-FOINHSD26-1717-CYP-RTC-Spec.pdf | Source | 2026-06-01 | 20212599 | |||
| NHS Central East ICB told us via FOI (2605-09, dated 01/06/2026) that child waiting data is held by the unnamed service provider that delivers child ADHD diagnostic services. The child pathway is also under review; assessments are "delivered in line with NICE guidelines". No IAPs. | Source | 2026-06-01 | 20212589 | |||
| NHS South West London ICB told us via FOI (FOI.26.SWL050, dated 02/06/2026) that child ADHD waiting data IS held but was withheld under s.21 FOIA as publicly available on the SWLStG CAMHS waiting-times webpage. Children are referred via CAMHS (SWLStG, SLaM or St George's) or RtC providers; NOTE: medication initiation (titration) is delivered by NHS CAMHS even where assessment was via a RtC provider. | Source | 2026-06-02 | 20212623 | |||
| NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB told us via FOI (FOI ICB 26-053, dated 02/06/2026) that it holds no child ADHD data - held by CNTW and TEWV, plus Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT (the acute provider for North Tyneside). Referrals go to the CYPS service in each locality where clinically appropriate per NICE guidelines. | Source | 2026-06-02 | 20212615 | |||
| NHS Essex ICB told us via FOI (2627053, dated 03/06/2026) that 4,423 children were waiting for an ADHD assessment and 640 child ADHD pathways were completed in 2025/26 - COVERAGE NOTE: these figures cover West, South West and South East Essex only (Mid and North East Essex not held). EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 completion rate in the covered areas (640 per year), the 4,423-strong list represents roughly 6.9 years (4,423 / 640). Providers: six accredited providers + Mycarebridge portal (Mid & South Essex, NELFT/EPUT/Provide), HCRG (West Essex), ESNEFT (North East Essex). No IAPs. | Source | 4423 | 640 | 2026-06-03 | 6.9 | 20212593 |
| NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB told us via joint FOI (FOI-0790, dated 03/06/2026) that 1,464 children and young people were waiting at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust as at April 2026 - this includes children waiting for diagnosis AND children transferring from RtC providers for NHS medication initiation. Assessment volumes not held (redirect to HWHCT). Five RtC providers accredited for children, all required to assess face to face. No IAPs. | Source | 1464 | 2026-04-30 | 20212605 | ||
| NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB told us via joint FOI (FOI-0790, dated 03/06/2026) that approximately 9,100 children and young people are waiting on NHS lists (screening, triage and diagnosis stages; the ICB believes some have already been seen in the independent sector and the list needs cleansing). ~1,500 child assessments across NHS and ISPs in 2025/26 (estimate, mismatched coverage - not used for derivation). STATED NHS WAIT: 5-10 YEARS for a child referred now (390-week midpoint shown); independent sector a few weeks to 18 months. Referral via GP (RtC) or into CWPT via identified practitioners including schools/MHST. | Source | 9100 | 2026-06-03 | 20212597 | ||
| NHS Borders told us via FOI (77-2627, dated 03/06/2026) that CAMHS maintains no separate ADHD waiting list or dataset - children are referred for holistic mental health and neurodevelopmental assessment, and ADHD-specific figures cannot be extracted (s.17/s.12; paper records). Where ND concerns are identified the child progresses through a structured ND assessment pathway with standardised tools, school observations and MDT input. | Source | 2026-06-03 | 20212644 | |||
| NHS Dumfries and Galloway told us via FOI (26-083, dated 03/06/2026) that 67 children are under active ADHD assessment, 146 child ADHD assessments were completed in 2025/26, and a child referred now would wait approximately 8 weeks for an initial appointment. EFFECTIVE WAIT: at the 2025/26 assessment rate (146 per year), the 67 under assessment represent roughly 0.5 years (67 / 146). Pathway: CAMHS initial assessment -> developmental history -> ADHD paperwork to home and school -> Conners 4 / classroom observation if needed -> MDT formulation -> consultant/doctor/ADHD-nurse diagnostic decision. | Source | 67 | 146 | 2026-06-03 | 0.46 | 20212645 |
| NHS Highland told us via FOI (28965, dated 03/06/2026) that it cannot say how many children are waiting for or received an ADHD assessment: there is no ADHD-specific waiting list - all children are referred for neurodevelopmental assessment and placed on a general CAMHS/NDAS waiting list (s.17). Projected waits are not held. | Source | 2026-06-03 | 20212650 | |||
| NHS North East London ICB told us via FOI (FOI.26.NEL055, dated 04/06/2026) that it does not routinely hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data - held by NELFT and ELFT, who should be contacted directly. | Source | 2026-06-04 | 20212616 | |||
| NHS Lanarkshire told us via FOI (FOI/0006499/AM, dated 04/06/2026) that 10,620 children and young people were waiting for a NEURODEVELOPMENTAL assessment as at 30 April 2026 (the ND service assesses a range of conditions - ADHD-specific numbers cannot be identified, so this figure is condition-combined and not graphed). 887 CYP attended a first ND appointment in 2025/26. For booked assessments, the average wait from referral is 188 WEEKS (~3.6 years). Pathway document (redacted): https://adhduk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026.0604-Lanarkshire-ADHD-FOI-Pathway.pdf | Source | 10620 | 887 | 2026-04-30 | 20212651 | |
| NHS Tayside told us via FOI (IGTFOISA26378, dated 04/06/2026) that there is NO ADHD-specific pathway for children and young people (s.17 - numbers not held). Tayside CAMHS "do not accept referrals for ADHD where there is no comorbid mental health concern"; where there IS a primary mental-health concern, an initial appointment is offered within 18 weeks, and ND assessment may form part of a wider assessment per NICE guidelines. | Source | 2026-06-04 | 20212655 | |||
| NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB told us via FOI (FOI 26-171, dated 05/06/2026), from the Q4 2025/26 SitRep, that children's ADHD services span several providers with COMBINED ASD+ADHD or under-25 cohorts (condition-combined - not graphed): Birmingham Community Healthcare (under-16, ASD & ADHD): 4,237 awaiting screening + 923 assessment + 485 diagnosis, average wait 427 days (longest 1,085); BSMHFT ND Services (under-25): 921 awaiting assessment + 1,240 diagnosis, average 203 days; UHB Specialist Assessment Service (under-18): 369 awaiting assessment, average 143 days; UHB Community Paediatrics Solihull: 70 + 295, average 167 days. Annual volumes: contact providers. Child IAPs: issued to some RtC providers for ADHD/autism broadly; no child-only schedule held. | Source | 2026-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| NHS Lothian told us via FOI (11478, received 08/06/2026) that there are no ADHD-specific waiting lists for children and young people - all are on non-specific "Neurodevelopmental Assessment" lists, so neither waiting numbers nor wait times for ADHD can be provided (s.12). | Source | 2026-06-08 | 20212652 | |||
| Powys Teaching Health Board told us via FOI (FOI.191.26, dated 08/06/2026) that 793 children were awaiting a NEURODEVELOPMENTAL assessment as at 5 June 2026 (the ND service assesses ASD and ADHD together - condition-combined, not graphed); 459 children completed an ND assessment in 2025/26; a child referred now would be seen within 104 WEEKS. A multi-agency single point of access launches July/August 2026. Assessment uses SNAP-IV, Conners, Young DIVA 5 and QB testing where indicated; support measures are available before diagnosis. | Source | 793 | 459 | 2026-06-05 | 20212635 | |
| NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB told us via FOI (0053, dated 02/06/2026) that it does not hold child ADHD waiting or assessment data. Child pathway published at Just One Norfolk. Child RtC IAPs are also in place but refused under s.43(2) FOIA. | Source | 2026-06-02 | 20212594 | |||
| Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust reported that 24 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 24 | 2023-03-31 | 20212597 | ||
| Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212610 | |||
| University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust reported that 518 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 518 | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | ||
| Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 505 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 505 | 2023-03-31 | 20212615 | ||
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust reported that 8,232 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. The number of children currently waiting for assessment was not provided. | Source | 8232 | 2023-03-31 | 20212608 | ||
| Alder 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. | Source | 3213 | 1059 | 2023-03-31 | 3 | 20212595 |
| Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 732 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 1,672 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 1672 | 732 | 2023-03-31 | 2.3 | 20212590 |
| Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust reported that 685 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 774 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 774 | 685 | 2023-03-31 | 1.1 | 20212615 |
| Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust reported that 278 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 666 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 666 | 278 | 2023-03-31 | 2.4 | 20212622 |
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 400 | 137 | 2023-03-31 | 2.9 | 20212604 |
| Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212624 | |||
| Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust told us via FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 1,152 child assessments in 2024/25; 1,897 children currently waiting. | Source | 1900 | 1152 | 2025-03-31 | 1.6 | 20212605 |
| Alder 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. | Source | 6127 | 2255 | 2025-03-31 | 2.7 | 20212595 |
| Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212590 | |||
| Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212602 | |||
| Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |||
| Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212596 | |||
| Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212624 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| Devon Partnership NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212599 | |||
| Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212618 | |||
| Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212605 | |||
| Countess Of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212595 | |||
| South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212623 | |||
| South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212622 | |||
| East London NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212616 | |||
| NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, and undertakes adult ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212594 | |||
| Sheffield Children's NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 231 child assessments in 2024/25; 6,435 children currently waiting. | Source | 6342 | 231 | 2025-03-31 | 27.5 | 20212624 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212624 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT told us via FOI that they do not hold the requested ADHD assessment data, as these services are not directly provided or commissioned by their organisation. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212629 | |||
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT (Section B) told us via FOI the following key figures: 542 adult assessments in 2024/25; 6,492 adults currently waiting; 58 child assessments in 2024/25; 45 children currently waiting. | Source | 51 | 58 | 2025-03-31 | 0.9 | 20212624 |
| South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT (Section B) told us via FOI the following key figures: 542 adult assessments in 2024/25; 6,492 adults currently waiting; 58 child assessments in 2024/25; 45 children currently waiting. | Source | 51 | 58 | 2025-03-31 | 0.9 | 20212629 |
| Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT told us via FOI that they undertakes adult and child ADHD assessments. Key figures: 1,637 adult assessments in 2024/25; 4,741 adults currently waiting; 2,334 child assessments in 2024/25; 6,003 children currently waiting. | Source | 6079 | 2334 | 2025-03-31 | 2.6 | 20212615 |
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reported that 573 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 51 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 51 | 573 | 2023-03-31 | 20212619 | |
| Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust reported that 412 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 42 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 42 | 412 | 2023-03-31 | 20212593 | |
| Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust reported that 1,813 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 409 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 409 | 1813 | 2023-03-31 | 20212600 | |
| Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reported that 120 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 5 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment. | Source | 5 | 120 | 2023-03-31 | 20212609 | |
| NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB reported via forwarded FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. Data shows 58 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 3936 adults waiting (effective wait: 67.9 years), 2473 children waiting, 85 adult assessments in 2023-24, 2466 adults waiting (effective wait: 29 years). Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2473 | 2025-03-31 | 20212593 | ||
| NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB reported via forwarded FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. Data shows 58 adult assessments in 2024-25, with 3936 adults waiting (effective wait: 67.9 years), 2473 children waiting, 85 adult assessments in 2023-24, 2466 adults waiting (effective wait: 29 years). Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2473 | 2025-03-31 | 20212594 | ||
| The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| The NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212606 | |||
| The NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| The NHS Frimley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212604 | |||
| The NHS Frimley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212601 | |||
| The NHS Frimley 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212606 | |||
| The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| The NHS Mid and South Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| The NHS Norfolk and Waveney 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212594 | |||
| The NHS North Central London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212612 | |||
| The NHS North West London 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212612 | |||
| The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212594 | |||
| The NHS Surrey Heartlands 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212601 | |||
| The NHS Sussex 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. | Source | 2023-03-31 | 20212601 | |||
| Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB reported via FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. No numerical waiting list data was provided. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212593 | |||
| Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB reported via FOI that it commissions adult ADHD assessments and commissions child ADHD assessments. No numerical waiting list data was provided. Right to Choose was used for adult and child ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212589 | |||
| NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB told us via FOI that they commissions adult and child ADHD assessments, but did not provide Section B numerical data. They confirmed Right to Choose payments were made for adult ADHD assessments. | Source | 2025-03-31 | 20212589 |
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NHS implemented ADHD Assessment Restrictions
A growing number of NHS areas are putting in place restrictions on individuals' ability to have an ADHD Assessment. Despite individuals having a referral from an NHS GP showing medical need.
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