West Midlands
NHS Right to Choose and private ADHD assessment in Birmingham
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands have a growing number of private ADHD assessment options, ranging from established in-person clinics to UK-wide online providers that see Birmingham patients without any travel.
ADHD assessment, testing and diagnosis in Birmingham: the local picture
Birmingham, in the Birmingham and Solihull ICB, is one of England's highest-demand areas for adult ADHD assessment, and local NHS waits reflect it. Birmingham residents have unusually broad options: a large share of our compared providers assess online, several offer in-person or hybrid appointments in or near the city, and NHS Right to Choose gives a free, GP-referred route to any NHS-contracted provider with capacity. Published private adult assessment fees currently span roughly £395 to £1,500. Because provider waits in 2026 range from a few weeks to over a year, comparing current figures — below — matters more in Birmingham than almost anywhere.
People search for this in different ways — an ADHD test, online ADHD testing, an adult ADHD diagnosis, or an ADD assessment (the older name). In practice these all point to the same thing: a structured diagnostic assessment with a qualified clinician. That is what every provider listed below offers people in Birmingham, online or in person.
Last reviewed 24 August 2026. NHS waiting times change frequently — always confirm the current figure on your NHS trust's own website. Information only, not medical advice.
Prefer the free NHS route? Right to Choose works in Birmingham
If you're registered with a GP in England you can ask for an NHS-funded referral to any contracted ADHD assessment provider — many assess Birmingham residents online. Compare current Right to Choose waits before naming a provider to your GP.
See current Right to Choose wait times55 providers serving Birmingham
Full comparisonPrivate ADHD assessment for adults and children from £495, with appointments often available the same week, online or in person across the UK. Medication reviews offered. Shared-care arrangements not published. Their site navigation references Right to Choose but this is unconfirmed — currently listed as private only.
Adult assessment
£495
Nationwide network of consultant psychiatrists. NHS Right to Choose pathway available (long waits — 52–78 weeks as of ADHD UK's latest data).
Adult assessment
£1,495
Mental-health clinic group offering ADHD assessments.
Adult assessment
£950
Psychiatry, ADHD, autism and dual assessments — remote and face-to-face. Appointments available immediately.
Adult assessment
£700
Online adult ADHD assessment under NHS Right to Choose. ICB eligibility currently restricted — check the website for current accepted regions.
Adult assessment
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Consultant psychiatrist-led, appointments within 24 hours.
Adult assessment
£695
Consultant-led ADHD/autism assessments, shared-care ready reports.
Adult assessment
£895
Award-winning ADHD and autism assessments, also trading as Medinet Minds (minds@healthharmonie.co.uk). Private adult services from £795, with private ADHD and autism appointments typically available within 1 week. NHS Right to Choose covers both adults and children aged 6–17½.
Adult assessment
£795
Adult ADHD assessment with consultant psychiatrist or specialist assessor under NHS Right to Choose. Referrals via NHS eRS only.
Adult assessment
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CQC-registered ADHD and autism assessments. NHS Right to Choose pathway available; titration follows NICE NG87.
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Online ADHD and autism assessment for adults and children aged 7–17. Accepts NHS Right to Choose referrals across most of England with no waiting list — referral to booked appointment is typically around one day, though some ICBs apply local restrictions. Private assessment-only fees are £590 adult and £890 child; autism assessment £1,900. Shared-care referral back to your GP available on request.
Adult assessment
£590
GP-founded ADHD clinic offering virtual assessment and end-to-end care under NHS Right to Choose. Originally piloted with Surrey and Borders.
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Central London private clinic with online option.
Adult assessment
£1,350
Private CAMHS — child & adolescent ADHD and autism assessments.
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CQC-rated Good. NHS Salford ADHD contract; adult & child.
Adult assessment
£850
Online ADHD assessment, diagnosis and prescribing. NHS Right to Choose pathway available — currently one of the shortest waits on ADHD UK's list.
Adult assessment
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Private adult ADHD assessment and ongoing prescribing.
Adult assessment
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Consultant psychiatrist-led ADHD assessment and prescribing. NHS Right to Choose pathway available.
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NHS-trained psychiatrists offering private and NHS Right to Choose ADHD and autism assessments. Some ICB funding caps apply.
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CQC-certified, GMC-registered doctors. NHS Right to Choose for adult ADHD; commissioned for adult autism in West Yorkshire. Prescribes via RTC even when GP declines shared care.
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Established private healthcare group.
Adult assessment
£1,750
Online combined ADHD + autism assessments.
Adult assessment
£795
Online adult ADHD assessments with shared-care option.
Adult assessment
£750
Leicester-based private clinic offering ADHD and autism assessment, diagnosis and prescribing.
Adult assessment
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CQC-registered private clinic offering ADHD and autism assessment for adults and children.
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Warwickshire clinic assessing adults, children and women for ADHD and autism.
Adult assessment
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Oxford-based clinic offering ADHD and autism assessment for children and adults.
Adult assessment
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ADHD specialist clinic, also offers Right to Choose.
Adult assessment
£695
Neurodiversity specialist, adult autism assessments.
Adult assessment
£1,450
Northern England network with online option.
Adult assessment
£880
South East specialist ADHD + autism diagnostic teams.
Adult assessment
£1,295
Multi-disciplinary children & adult neurodevelopmental assessments (assessment only — does not prescribe). NHS Right to Choose pathway available.
Adult assessment
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Adult ADHD and autism assessments across Cambridge, London and online.
Adult assessment
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Nationwide clinic network specialising in autism assessment for adults and children.
Adult assessment
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Leicestershire-based multidisciplinary autism and ADHD diagnostic service operating UK-wide.
Adult assessment
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Psychiatrist-led ADHD and autism diagnostic service for adults and children.
Adult assessment
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Remote UK-wide autism assessment service for adults and children.
Adult assessment
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UK-wide psychology practice offering autism assessment. Sourced from the NAS directory.
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Adult ADHD and autism assessment & treatment under NHS Right to Choose. Currently requires referring GP to confirm shared-care (Mid & South Essex exempt).
Adult assessment
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Lower-cost adult ADHD assessments, online.
Adult assessment
£595
Online neurodevelopmental network — NHS and private ADHD/autism assessments.
Adult assessment
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Multi-region autism diagnostic assessment service covering the South East and beyond. Sourced from the NAS directory.
Adult assessment
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NHS-contracted provider offering adult ADHD assessment and titration under Right to Choose. 4-week follow-ups during titration.
Adult assessment
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Specialist adult autism diagnostic team.
Adult assessment
£1,650
Specialist online ADHD clinic with NHS Right to Choose pathway. Many clinicians have lived experience of ADHD.
Adult assessment
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York-based clinic with over 200 years' history. NHS Right to Choose adult ADHD and autism assessments; titration approx 4 weeks after diagnosis.
Adult assessment
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CQC-registered, NHS Right to Choose pathway available.
Adult assessment
£1,195
NHS Right to Choose ADHD assessment and prescribing — no private fees for eligible patients.
Adult assessment
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Charity-led diagnostic service for children, young people and adults.
Adult assessment
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CQC-registered multi-disciplinary Kent clinic. NHS-accredited provider for adult autism and/or ADHD diagnostic and treatment pathways under Right to Choose.
Adult assessment
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Manchester-based ADHD, autism and learning difference assessment service for children, young people and adults. NHS Right to Choose pathway available.
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Specialist private adult ADHD clinic led by Dr Joe Johnson, consultant psychiatrist. NHS Right to Choose available; medication initiated at assessment.
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Clinician-led multi-disciplinary ADHD and autism assessments for adults and children. NHS Right to Choose pathway available; private route also offered with Klarna instalments.
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Neurodevelopmental assessment service (ADHD and autism) for adults and children. NHS Right to Choose pathway available — long waits (52–78 weeks per ADHD UK).
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ADHD and autism assessment from age 6 upwards via NHS Right to Choose, either in person at their Sheffield clinic or online UK-wide. Fees, waiting times, prescribing arrangements and shared care are not published on their site.
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ADHD assessment in Birmingham — frequently asked questions
What is the NHS ADHD wait in Birmingham?
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust covers adult ADHD assessment for Birmingham. NHS waits have been widely reported as long and change over time — check the trust's website for the current figure before choosing between NHS, Right to Choose and private routes.
Where are the main ADHD clinics in Birmingham?
Several providers run in-person clinics in central Birmingham and across the West Midlands, with the rest of the market served by UK-wide online providers. The comparison above filters to providers operating in Birmingham.
Do Birmingham GPs accept shared care for ADHD medication?
Shared care policies vary across Birmingham PCNs and individual practices. Some accept agreements with specific private providers; others do not. Confirm with your GP before booking — it affects ongoing medication cost.
Can I use Right to Choose in Birmingham?
Yes — Right to Choose is available to NHS patients in England, including Birmingham. Provider availability and waits under Right to Choose change frequently.
How much is a private ADHD assessment in Birmingham?
Expect £500–£1,500 for an adult ADHD assessment from providers serving Birmingham, with follow-up appointments charged separately. Current prices are shown in the comparison above.
What's the fastest route to an ADHD assessment in Birmingham?
It changes month to month. Some private providers offer assessment within a few weeks; NHS Right to Choose providers vary from weeks to many months depending on funding caps and demand. The live comparison shows current published waits — sort by wait time and check the provider is accepting referrals now.
Can Birmingham residents use Right to Choose for a child's ADHD assessment?
Yes — Right to Choose applies to children in England, exercised by a parent or guardian. Fewer providers hold NHS contracts for under-18 assessment, so the list is shorter than for adults; check each provider's minimum age and children's contract before asking your GP.
Is an ADHD test the same as an ADHD assessment?
Mostly, yes — "ADHD test" is the everyday phrase, and clinics call it a diagnostic assessment. A free online ADHD test or screener (a short questionnaire) can suggest whether a full assessment is worth pursuing, but it cannot diagnose you. Only a diagnostic assessment with a qualified clinician — online or in person — can do that, and that is what the providers on this page offer people in Birmingham. ADD is simply the older name for what is now diagnosed as ADHD, most often the inattentive type.
ADHD assessment in nearby cities
Birmingham guides — go deeper on a specific topic
Plain-English breakdowns of the four things people most often research before booking in Birmingham.
Cost — Birmingham
Up-to-date guide to private ADHD assessment fees in Birmingham: typical price range, what's included, follow-ups, and total year-one cost. Independent UK comparison.
Waiting times — Birmingham
How long are ADHD assessment waits in Birmingham on the NHS, Right to Choose and private routes? Independent UK comparison with live private wait times per provider.
Right to Choose — Birmingham
How to use NHS Right to Choose for ADHD assessment from Birmingham: which providers qualify, what your GP needs to do, and current wait times. Independent UK guide.
Shared care — Birmingham
How NHS shared care for ADHD works in Birmingham: which GPs accept it, how to ask, and what to do if your practice refuses. Independent UK guide.
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