How much does a private ADHD assessment cost in York?
Adult ADHD assessment
Led and delivered by a Consultant Psychiatrist. Pre-assessment rating scales including the ASRS, and DIVA 5.0 administered by the Consultant Psychiatrist during the assessment. Written comprehensive diagnostic report. NICE NG87 compliant. Conducted online, attend from anywhere in York or North Yorkshire.
Payment is via Klarna, which allows you to spread the cost if preferred. No GP referral is needed to book.
How long is the NHS waiting list for ADHD in York?
| NHS, York | ADHD Clinics | |
|---|---|---|
| Wait time | 2+ years (as per our information) | Days |
| Cost | Free at point of use | £600 fixed |
| Clinician | Varies by trust | Consultant Psychiatrist, every appointment |
| Assessment tools | NICE NG87 tools | ASRS pre-assessment rating scales and DIVA 5.0 during assessment |
| GP referral needed | Yes | No |
| Format | In-person (most trusts) | Secure online video |
| Shared care | N/A | Yes, GP prescribing once stable |
Right to Choose wait times, where available, now commonly exceed 12–18 months as a secondary backlog has formed. As per our information.
What does the assessment involve?
Pre-assessment questionnaires
You complete pre-assessment rating scales such as the ASRS (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale) electronically. A collateral questionnaire is sent to someone who knows you well: a partner, family member, or close friend.
Clinical assessment
A 60–90 minute structured video consultation with a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist. They take a full developmental and psychiatric history, review your questionnaire responses, assess ADHD symptoms across home, work, and social contexts and conduct a DIVA V assessment.
Diagnostic report and outcome
You receive a written diagnostic report applying DSM-5 criteria. If ADHD is diagnosed, the Consultant Psychiatrist discusses treatment options including medication titration and shared care with your GP. If ADHD is not confirmed, a differential diagnosis explains your symptoms.
From first enquiry to treatment
Visit adhd-clinics.co.uk or call the team. No GP referral needed. Klarna payment available.
Completed electronically by you and your collateral informant before the appointment.
60–90 minutes. Full psychiatric and developmental history taken. NICE NG87 compliant.
DSM-5 criteria applied. Accepted by most GPs for shared care requests.
NICE NG87 first-line medications (methylphenidate or lisdexamfetamine). Same Consultant Psychiatrist throughout.
NHS prescription rates apply, approximately £9.90 per item as of 2025. Subject to individual GP practice agreement.
Which areas of York and North Yorkshire do you cover?
Patients book from across York and surrounding areas:
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to get an assessment in York?
No. You can self-refer directly to ADHD Clinics without involving your GP first. Many adults in York choose the private route because NHS referral waiting times in North Yorkshire currently exceed two years.
You can book at adhd-clinics.co.uk or call the team directly.
Is an online ADHD assessment as valid as in-person?
Yes. NICE guideline NG87 does not specify that ADHD assessments must be in person. Clinical validity depends on the clinician's qualifications, the tools used, and the thoroughness of the process, not the location.
ADHD Clinics uses pre-assessment rating scales including the ASRS, and the DIVA 5.0 is administered by the Consultant Psychiatrist during the assessment itself.
Will my York GP accept the diagnosis for shared care?
ADHD Clinics diagnoses are made by GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrists using NICE NG87-compliant tools including the DIVA 5.0, within a CQC-registered clinical framework. This is the standard most GPs use when evaluating shared care requests.
Shared care is at the discretion of individual GP practices. No private clinic can guarantee acceptance. The diagnostic report is structured to meet NHS evidential requirements and give the strongest possible case for shared care.
Can I get ADHD medication privately without going through the NHS?
Yes. If your Consultant Psychiatrist diagnoses ADHD and recommends medication, ADHD Clinics can issue a private prescription directly. You pay private medication rates rather than the NHS prescription charge.
Most patients begin titration on private prescriptions and then transition to shared care with their York GP once they are on a stable dose.
What is the difference between ADHD presentations?
The current DSM-5 classification recognises three presentations of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined presentation. The older term "ADD" corresponded to the inattentive type and is no longer used clinically.
ADHD in adults, especially women, frequently presents as the inattentive type, which can go undiagnosed for decades. Your Consultant Psychiatrist will assess which presentation applies to you.
Does ADHD Clinics assess children in York?
Yes. ADHD Clinics offers assessments for children and young people as well as adults. Child assessments involve a Consultant Psychiatrist with paediatric expertise and include age-appropriate validated assessment tools, school collateral questionnaires, and a parental developmental history interview.
Visit adhd-clinics.co.uk for current pricing and availability.
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Book a private ADHD assessment in York, seen by a Consultant Psychiatrist, not a waiting list. No GP referral. Results in days, not years.
£600 fixed price · Klarna available · CQC-registered · GMC Consultant Psychiatrists
