Adults
8,376
adults waiting, across the NHS services we have figures for
At the current pace, a new referral to a local NHS service could wait about 8 years.
24th longest of 35 areas we have figures for. Middle of all areas: 12 years.
NHS area · England
ADHD assessment in NHS Central East ICB
Figures come from our own Freedom of Information requests. Last updated 27 July 2026.
At a glance
Children and young people
8,764
children waiting, across the NHS services we have figures for
At the current pace, a new referral to a local NHS service could wait about 1.2 years.
31st longest of 38 areas we have figures for. Middle of all areas: 2.7 years.
Right to Choose
Available
You can ask your GP to refer you to another NHS-funded provider.
Shortest adult ADHD waits reported: ProblemShared 6 weeks, Clinical Partners 9 weeks, Psychiatry-UK 20 weeks.
See all Right to Choose providersHow NHS Central East ICB compares with other areas
Each dot is one NHS area. Further right means a longer wait at the current pace.
Middle of all areas: 12 yearsThis area: about 8 years
010 yrs20 yrs30 yrs40 yrs50 yrs60 yrs70+ yrs
Middle of all areas: 2.7 yearsThis area: about 1.2 years
04 yrs8 yrs12 yrs16+ yrs
What does "at the current pace" mean?
We divide the number of people waiting by the number of assessments the service did in the last year. It shows how long someone joining the list today could wait if nothing changes. It is an estimate, not a promise: services can speed up, and some people are seen sooner because of urgency. The NHS standard for non-urgent care is 18 weeks.
Local NHS services
The NHS services that assess people here, with their latest figures.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Older figures (Mar 2025)
7,348waiting
162assessed in the year to Mar 2025
~45 yrsat current pace
What they told us
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.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Non-complex adult referrals closed
983waiting
141assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~7 yrsat current pace
What they told us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust — response 20 Jul 2026, ref FOI/06196. ADULT: 983 service users awaiting ADHD diagnostic assessment across the adult community mental health service (a non-complex backlog accrued before acceptance changed, plus ~10% complex co-morbid cases). The Trust NO LONGER ACCEPTS referrals for diagnosis of non-complex service users (Service_Status flag set) and diagnoses ADHD only alongside a co-morbid severe mental illness. 141 assessed FY2025/26 — but this counts only the centralised non-complex clinic (the only figure held manually), a partial denominator against the 983 total, so no reliable effective wait is derived.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
45waiting
696assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~3 wksat current pace
People waiting over time
Mar 2023: 8,139Mar 2026: 45
What they told us
FOI 26 FOI 319 (24 Jul 2026): 45 adults waiting; 696 adults given an ADHD assessment in 2025/26 (45 / 696 = roughly 0.1 years). The service has recently reopened to referrals (GP referrals only) and currently has no waiting list: an adult referred now would be offered an assessment within approximately one month, subject to acceptance and completed questionnaires. The Trust expects waits to rise as referrals increase but not to previous levels (this site recorded 8,139 waiting in 2023). Pathway: GP referral, screening against criteria, waiting list, pre-assessment questionnaires, assessment by a qualified clinician.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Older figures (Mar 2025)
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
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.
NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB
Older figures (Mar 2025)
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
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.
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB
Older figures (Mar 2025)
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
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.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
2,716waiting
567assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~5 yrsat current pace
What they told us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust — response 20 Jul 2026, ref FOI/06196. CHILD: 2,716 waiting; 567 assessed FY2025/26 -> derived effective wait ~4.8 years (2716/567). Currently assessing referrals received 26 August 2023 — about 151 weeks. Many children spend a further 9-12 months on the 'Step 2' screening pathway BEFORE joining the assessment list, so the true referral-to-assessment journey is longer than 151 weeks. 206 of the 567 assessments were completed in Feb-Mar 2026 using additional NON-RECURRENT (one-off) funding, so this throughput is not sustainable.
East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
2,551waiting
600assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~4 yrsat current pace
People waiting over time
Mar 2023: 640Mar 2026: 2,551
What they told us
FOI 26.234 (27 Jul 2026): 2,551 children listed as new patients requiring an assessment for ADHD, ASD or both - the Trust cannot say how many will be ADHD-only until first assessment. COMBINED ADHD/ASD FIGURE - not graphed. Around 600 children were given an ADHD assessment in 2025/26. Stated wait: a child referred now would be seen in July 2029 - roughly 3 years. Pathway: consultant triage, family contacted 6 to 8 weeks before the appointment to confirm an assessment is still required, questionnaire link to family and school, diagnosis at the appointment where possible, medication discussed for later commencement. Adults: the Trust does not diagnose ADHD in adults.
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
2,411waiting
332assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~7 yrsat current pace
What they told us
EEC FOIEEC-26-0064 (Norfolk child figures confirmed 20 Jul 2026, completing the 17 Jul partial). NORFOLK sub-area: 2,411 children waiting and 332 assessed FY2025/26; Trust-stated average current wait 102 weeks. COMBINED — Norfolk offers dual assessment (autism and ADHD) to post-5-year-olds and cannot break the list down to ADHD only. Condition-combined: table/news only, NOT graphed. (Illustratively 2411/332 ~ 7.3 years.) Provider: East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust; commissioned by NHS Central East ICB. Beds/Luton (id 1346) and Cambridgeshire (id 1347) child figures already recorded 17 Jul.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Older figures (Mar 2025)
629waiting
697assessed in the year to Mar 2025
~47 wksat current pace
What they told us
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.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
457waiting
6,298assessed in the year to Mar 2026
~4 wksat current pace
What they told us
FOI 26 FOI 319 (24 Jul 2026): 457 children waiting for an ADHD diagnosis; the Trust reports 6,298 children 'given an ADHD assessment' in 2025/26, yet a stated wait of 18 to 24 months depending on borough - the two do not reconcile (6,298 a year against 457 waiting would imply weeks, not months), so the 6,298 figure most likely counts contacts or a wider neurodevelopmental caseload and no effective wait is derived. The child pathway currently varies by borough and from August 2026 CNWL is moving to its Trust-wide SHINE integrated neurodevelopmental pathway (single front door, single waiting list, three delivery hubs across Inner London, Outer London and Milton Keynes). The SHINE slide deck states around 4,000 children were waiting in North West London and 2,000 in Milton Keynes (December 2025) with waits of 18 to 24 months depending on borough.
NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB
Older figures (Mar 2025)
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
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.
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB
Older figures (Mar 2025)
The service did not give us waiting list figures.
What they told us
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.
Right to Choose: other NHS-funded providers
In England you can ask your GP to refer you to a different NHS-funded provider, often with a shorter wait. These are the waits providers have told us for NHS Central East ICB, shortest first. How Right to Choose works
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Wait for medication (titration) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrom Mindcare Atrom Mindcare is a CQC-registered, psychiatrist-led mental health and neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment provider. We have no internal waiting list so most people book within days of sending back their forms, and every assessment is with a Consultant Psychiatrist. A few NHS areas limit referrals, so be sure to check yours on the ADHD UK website as well as at www.atrommindcare.com/nhs-right-to-choose-eligibility. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | No wait | Provider page |
| Berkeley Psychiatrists Approximately 2-3 weeks after referral accepted and processed. Some areas longer due to ICB caps - see ICB-specific data. We provide NHS Prescribing under Right to Choose even when the GP declines Shared Care National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 1 week | Provider page |
| Care ADHD No wait to process referrals or issue forms, appointments available immediately after forms completed.
We can receive referrals from all ICBs, but a small number have placed restrictions and longer waiting times for new assessments for non urgent cases. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 11 weeks | Provider page |
| Elixir Medics on completion of Questionnaires National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Harley Street Mental Health No wait (where no IAP in place) National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 20 weeks | |
| Harrow Health No waiting list after completion of pre assessment forms. Appointments can be made for compliant patients immediately. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | No wait | Provider page |
| Innovate ADHD We accept referrals from any GP in England and hold no routine waiting list, however there may be more local restrictions, which can be found on our website. Once your referral is accepted and uploaded, you will be sent a short triage form. In most cases you will then receive your pre-assessment forms straight away, and once these are returned you can book your appointment.
Where triage flags a complexity, or a prior diagnosis needs clinical review, your referral goes to a member of our clinical team first, this can add on a week or two, depending on volume.
A small number of NHS commissioners have placed local restrictions or longer waits on non-urgent referrals - the current list is on our website. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) However some ICBs have set activity restrictions, see our website for more details - https://www.medinetminds.com/rtc-icb-restrictions/ National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Mentalwell No wait. Adults (18+) only. Appointments are offered as soon as your pre-assessment questionnaires have been returned and reviewed. We accept NHS Right to Choose referrals from across most of England, although a small number of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have local commissioning restrictions in place. Please see the ICB-level information for more detail. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| RTN Mental Health Currently accepting referrals with assessment capacity available. Following completion of the required forms, patients can move forward to assessment where local NHS commissioning arrangements allow. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | No wait | Provider page |
| Xyla Services Once your GP referral and pre-assessment forms are complete, our team will arrange your online ADHD assessment with a specialist clinician. Check our website to see if we currently accept referrals from your area. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Insight Diagnostics 2 weeks after the referral is processed and accepted National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | 10 weeks | Provider page |
| Psicon Assumes clients return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | 16 weeks | Provider page |
| Skylight Psychiatry 2 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Healthcare Central London Our assessment wait times are currently up to 3 weeks following completion of all pre-assessment forms.
We can accept referrals from all Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) but, in some areas, there are restrictions in place that limit how many assessments we can book each year. Please see ICB level information for more detail. National figure - not specific to this area | 3 weeks | 11 weeks | Provider page |
| Dr J and Colleagues 3 to 4 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| ProblemShared | 6 weeks | 32 weeks | Provider page |
| Modality LLP 4-8 weeks depending on ICB National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - Local ICB rules may apply for your postcode which may impact on further waits or availability this financial year. National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Well Life ADHD Clinic We work in partnership with the NHS and are accepting adult referrals across England. National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | No wait | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners | 9 weeks | 39 weeks | Provider page |
| Psychiatry-UK | 20 weeks | 48 weeks | Provider page |
| The Retreat Clinic National figure - not specific to this area | 20 weeks | 4 weeks | |
| Adult ADHD Northwest Up to 26 weeks from completion of all forms. National figure - not specific to this area | 26 weeks | No wait | Provider page |
| ADHD 360 | 36 weeks | No wait | Provider page |
| The Owl Centre Limited 26 - 52 weeks. Waiting times vary by local NHS ICB, as each ICB manages its own referral pathway. National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | 52 weeks | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 78 to 104 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 104 weeks | 78 weeks | Provider page |
| Sinclair Strong Waiting times vary depending on your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB). Each ICB commissions and funds a set number of assessments and appointments each financial year through an Indicative Activity Plan (IAP), which determines how many patients can be seen.
Some ICBs also specify waiting list management arrangements or target waiting times as part of their commissioned pathway. This can influence when patients are offered appointments and means waiting times may vary between areas.
Where demand exceeds the activity commissioned by the ICB, waiting times may be longer. We also prioritise patients with complex needs and other clinical factors in line with our contractual and clinical obligations, meaning some patients may be seen sooner than others. National figure - not specific to this area | Not known | 18 weeks | Provider page |
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Wait for medication (titration) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care ADHD Assessment within 4 weeks. We progress patients to titration immediately where clinical need indicates.
Otherwise, clinical guidelines require that children and young people would have a 10 week gap before commencing medication, during which we offer support for behavioural and environmental adaptations and psychoeducation National figure - not specific to this area | 4 weeks | 2 weeks | Provider page |
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) Children aged 6+. 4 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Psicon Assumes clients and school return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 4 weeks | 16 weeks | Provider page |
| Paloma Health Remote assessment only. Please check our website for waiting times and any restrictions in your area. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| Provide Wellbeing From 6 weeks.
Starting from the point that all required information has been received and accepted, to the first available appointment. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners This wait time assumes that you have completed your child's pre-assessment questionnaires, and that there are no instructions issued from your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) affecting when we can offer appointments. If the questionnaires are received later, or there are instructions from your ICB, the time you wait may increase. National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | 40 weeks | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Ages 6+ Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - ICB rules may apply for your postcode National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Mind Professionals All services accessed via local frameworks or the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway currently have an expected waiting time of up to 18 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 18 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| The Owl Centre Limited National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 52-78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Not known | Provider page |
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Atrom Mindcare Atrom Mindcare is a CQC-registered, psychiatrist-led mental health and neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment provider. We have no internal waiting list so most people book within days of sending back their forms, and every assessment is with a Consultant Psychiatrist. A few NHS areas limit referrals, so be sure to check yours on the ADHD UK website as well as at National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) However some ICBs have set activity restrictions, see our website for more details - https://www.medinetminds.com/rtc-icb-restrictions/ National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Psychiatry-UK No wait. Assessments are available as soon as forms are completed, subject to local NHS funding and commissioning arrangements. Check our website for the latest availability in your area. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| RTN Mental Health Currently accepting referrals with assessment capacity available. Following completion of the required forms, patients can move forward to assessment where local NHS commissioning arrangements allow. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Dr J and Colleagues National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | Provider page |
| Harley Street Mental Health 3 weeks (where no IAP in place) National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | |
| Insight Diagnostics 2 weeks after the referral is processed and accepted National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | Provider page |
| Psicon Assumes clients return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 4 weeks | Provider page |
| Provide Wellbeing From 6 weeks.
Starting from the point that all required information has been received and accepted, to the first available appointment. Available both virtually and face to face. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners This wait time assumes that you have completed your pre-assessment questionnaires, and that there are no instructions issued from your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) affecting when we can offer appointments. If the questionnaires are received later, or there are instructions from your ICB, the time you wait may increase. National figure - not specific to this area | 7 weeks | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Ages 18+ Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - Local ICB rules may apply for your postcode with restrictions. National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| Skylight Psychiatry 8 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| ProblemShared Approximately 10-12 weeks assessment wait - from client ready National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| K T Healthcare 14-16 week wait time. This is a minimum wait time and may vary depending on your local Integrated Care Board (ICB). Timelines begin from receipt of completed questionnaires and all required information. National figure - not specific to this area | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Mind Professionals All services accessed via local frameworks or the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway currently have an expected waiting time of up to 18 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 18 weeks | Provider page |
| The Retreat Clinic Our waiting time for standard NHS contract assessments is currently: 4.5 years (if the ICB confirms funding for this in 2026-27, we would be booking in people referred to us in early 2022). National figure - not specific to this area | 20 weeks | |
| The Owl Centre Limited 26 - 52 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 52-70 weeks (12-14 months). Can also offer combined autism and ADHD assessment. National figure - not specific to this area | 70 weeks | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Provider page |
| Sinclair Strong Waiting times vary depending on your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB). Each ICB commissions and funds a set number of assessments and appointments each financial year through an Indicative Activity Plan (IAP), which determines how many patients can be seen.
Some ICBs also specify waiting list management arrangements or target waiting times as part of their commissioned pathway. This can influence when patients are offered appointments and means waiting times may vary between areas.
Where demand exceeds the activity commissioned by the ICB, waiting times may be longer. We also prioritise patients with complex needs and other clinical factors in line with our contractual and clinical obligations, meaning some patients may be seen sooner than others. National figure - not specific to this area | Not known | Provider page |
| Provider | Wait for assessment | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry-UK Psychiatry UK is accepting referrals for Autism services for children and young people aged 8 and over. OUR REMOTELY DELIVERED SERVICE will include an initial clinical assessment, structured observation and multidisciplinary team review, followed by an outcome appointment, written report and optional post-diagnostic review. Assessments will be available as soon as pre-assessment forms are completed. During the first months of opening, we do not expect there to be an additional wait for assessment, subject to local NHS commissioning arrangements and available capacity. Families and healthcare professionals will be able to find referral information, service updates and local commissioning information on the Psychiatry UK website. A CYP ADHD assessment and treatment service is being developed for early 2027. CYP ADHD referrals are not yet open. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| RTN Mental Health Currently accepting referrals with assessment capacity available. Following completion of the required forms, patients can move forward to assessment where local NHS commissioning arrangements allow. National figure - not specific to this area | No wait listed | Provider page |
| Paloma Health Remote and hybrid assessment options available. Please check our website for waiting times and any restrictions in your area. National figure - not specific to this area | 2 weeks | Provider page |
| Medinet Minds (previously HealthHarmonie Minds) Accepting children aged 8+ nationally, delivered virtually. Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB patients can be 6+, but part of the assessment must be face to face. 6 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Provide Wellbeing From 6 weeks.
Starting from the point that all required information has been received and accepted, to the first available appointment. National figure - not specific to this area | 6 weeks | Provider page |
| Montrose Health Group Ages 6 to 18th birthday. Approx within eight weeks post all forms back and questionnaires - ICB rules may apply for your postcode National figure - not specific to this area | 8 weeks | Provider page |
| Clinical Partners This wait time assumes that you have completed your child's pre-assessment questionnaires, and that there are no instructions issued from your local NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) affecting when we can offer appointments. If the questionnaires are received later, or there are instructions from your ICB, the time you wait may increase. National figure - not specific to this area | 9 weeks | Provider page |
| Care ADHD We provide dual ADHD/Autism - waiting times for dual and autism have been above our usual 4 week expectations, but clinical capacity is now in place for autism and dual assessments, which we expect to soon be within our 4 week standard National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| ProblemShared Approximately 10-12 weeks assessment wait - from client ready National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| Psicon Assumes clients and school return their pre-assessment paperwork National figure - not specific to this area | 12 weeks | Provider page |
| K T Healthcare 14-16 week wait time. This is a minimum wait time and may vary depending on your local Integrated Care Board (ICB). Timelines begin from receipt of completed questionnaires and all required information. National figure - not specific to this area | 14 weeks | Provider page |
| Mind Professionals All services accessed via local frameworks or the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway currently have an expected waiting time of up to 18 weeks. National figure - not specific to this area | 18 weeks | Provider page |
| The Owl Centre Limited 26 - 52 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 52 weeks | Provider page |
| Oakdale Group 52-70 weeks (12-14 months). Can also offer combined autism and ADHD assessment. National figure - not specific to this area | 70 weeks | Provider page |
| The Aspen Clinic 78 weeks National figure - not specific to this area | 78 weeks | Provider page |
Providers update their own figures through our provider portal. Waits can change quickly, so check with the provider before asking your GP.
What is restricting access here
Rules the NHS here has put in place that limit who can be assessed, or how fast.
Adults
No clear local pathway
The local NHS says its adult ADHD service is currently under review, and it could not give a waiting time or describe how the service works. It has no caps on assessments.
- Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: Non-complex adult referrals closed
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Sources and how we work
In May 2026 we sent Freedom of Information requests to 7 organisations here. 5 have replied: 2 in full, 3 in part.
| Organisation | Reply | Received | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Central East ICB | redirected | 1 June 2026 | View |
| East Of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust | Partial | 17 July 2026 | View |
| Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust | Partial | 20 July 2026 | View |
| Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust | Full | 24 July 2026 | View |
| East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust | Full | 27 July 2026 | View |
| Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust | Waiting | - | - |
| East London NHS Foundation Trust | Waiting | - | - |
Older figures and records (18)
- Jun 2026 NHS Central East ICB (adults) · SourceNHS 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 initially did not name. The adult ADHD pathway is currently under review: the ICB could not provide a waiting time nor describe the pathway, and no activity planning assumptions or projections have been finalised (no IAPs). Following our follow-up (FOI 2605-09, 22/06/2026), the ICB named the providers it commissions for ADULT ADHD assessment: East London NHS Foundation Trust; Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Skylight Psychiatry; The Owl Centre; The Centre for ADHD; Harrow Health; Modality LLP; Harley Mental Health Ltd; and Eton Psychiatrists. ADHD UK is requesting the underlying waiting figures from the NHS provider trusts. See the linked FOI response for the full provider list.
- Jun 2026 NHS Central East ICB (children) · SourceNHS Central East ICB told us via FOI (2605-09, dated 01/06/2026) that child waiting data is held by the service provider(s) delivering child ADHD diagnostic services, which the ICB initially did not name. The child pathway is also under review; assessments are delivered in line with NICE guidelines. No IAPs. Following our follow-up (FOI 2605-09, 22/06/2026), the ICB named the providers it commissions for CHILD ADHD assessment: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; East London NHS Foundation Trust; Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust; and East of England Community Services. ADHD UK is requesting the underlying waiting figures from these NHS providers. See the linked FOI response for the full provider list.
- Mar 2026 Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust (children): 1,216 waiting, 129 assessed · SourceEEC FOIEEC-26-0064 (response 17 Jul 2026), CAMBRIDGESHIRE sub-area: 1,216 children waiting for an ADHD assessment (as at 17 Jul 2026); only 129 assessed in FY2025/26 -> derived effective wait ~9.4 years (1216/129), far longer than the Trust-stated average current wait of 56 weeks, indicating throughput well below the queue. Provider: East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. EEC does not provide adult ADHD assessments (adult 'NA'). Child pathway referenced as attached but not supplied (follow-up sent). Data commissioned by NHS Central East ICB.
- Mar 2026 Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust (children): 1,178 waiting, 671 assessed · SourceEEC FOIEEC-26-0064 (response 17 Jul 2026), BEDFORDSHIRE/LUTON sub-area: 1,178 children waiting for an ADHD assessment (as at 17 Jul 2026); 671 assessed in FY2025/26 -> derived effective wait ~1.8 years (1178/671); Trust-stated average current wait 75 weeks. Provider: East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (formed 1 Apr 2026 from Cambridgeshire Community Services + Norfolk Community Health and Care). EEC does not provide adult ADHD assessments (adult questions answered 'NA'). Child pathway description was referenced as attached but not supplied (follow-up sent). Data commissioned by NHS Central East ICB.
- Jul 2024 NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB (adults): 5,471 waiting, 176 assessed · SourceThe BBC published research on ADHD wait times. They published data by NHS provider. In some cases the provider covers more than one NHS area. We've mapped the BBC data onto your ICB. It reported that in 2024 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough had 5471 people waiting with 176 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 31.1 years
- Jul 2024 NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB (adults): 6,459 waiting, 517 assessed · SourceThe BBC published research on ADHD wait times. They published data by NHS provider. In some cases the provider covers more than one NHS area. We've mapped the BBC data onto your ICB. It reported that in 2024 Essex Partnership had 6459 people waiting with 517 seen in 2023/24. Giving an effective wait time of 12.5 years
- Mar 2023 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB (adults) · SourceThe 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.
- Mar 2023 NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB (adults) · SourceThe 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.
- Mar 2023 NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB (adults) · SourceThe 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.
- Mar 2023 East London NHS Foundation Trust (adults) · SourceEast 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.
- Mar 2023 East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust (adults) · SourceEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust told us that No adult ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
- Mar 2023 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (adults): 8,139 waiting, 595 assessed · SourceCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust reported that 595 adult ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 8,139 adults were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment.
- Mar 2023 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB (children) · SourceThe 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.
- Mar 2023 NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB (children) · SourceThe 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.
- Mar 2023 NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB (children) · SourceThe 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.
- Mar 2023 East London NHS Foundation Trust (children) · SourceEast London NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
- Mar 2023 East And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust (children): 640 waiting, 428 assessed · SourceEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust reported that 428 child ADHD assessments were carried out in 2023. Around 640 children were reported to be waiting for an ADHD assessment.
- Mar 2023 Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (children) · SourceCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust told us that No child ADHD assessment activity or waiting list figures were provided in the response.
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