What the NHS Currently Offers

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NHS support for ADHD varies significantly by region (your local Integrated Care Board), but generally follows these lines:
 

The Standard Pathway

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Diagnosis: A specialist assessment (psychiatrist or ADHD specialist ).

Medication: If appropriate, medication is titrated (adjusted) by the specialist before being handed to your GP under a "Shared Care Agreement".

Psychoeducation: Many trusts offer group sessions to help you understand how ADHD affects the brain.

CBT: Some regions provide ADHD-specific CBT, though waitlists for talking therapies can be long.

 

"Right to Choose" (England Only)

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If the waitlist in your local area is excessively long, you have a legal right to ask your GP to refer you to an alternative provider (like Psychiatry-UK or ADHD 360) that has an NHS contract. This can significantly speed up the time to diagnosis and initial treatment at no cost to you.

 

The NHS ADHD Taskforce (2024/2025)

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The NHS recently launched a national taskforce to improve care. One of its primary goals is to provide support without a diagnosis, meaning they are looking to increase access to coaching and classroom/workplace tools while people are still on waitlists.

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Q: I am currently on an NHS waitlist. Can I still do this?

A: Absolutely. In fact, the NHS ADHD Taskforce explicitly recommends accessing coaching and psychological tools while on waitlists. Our private therapy and coaching can bridge the gap so you don’t have to suffer while you wait. (Note: If you are in England, don't forget to ask your GP about your Right to Choose to speed up your official assessment process!)