Cheshire
NHS Right to Choose and private ADHD assessment in Chester
Most private ADHD assessment capacity for Chester patients comes from UK-wide online providers that see Chester residents within days. The comparison below filters to providers serving Chester.
ADHD assessment, testing and diagnosis in Chester: the local picture
Chester sits within the Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, one of England's larger integrated care systems, and local NHS adult ADHD waits are substantial. Chester residents commonly compare three routes: the local NHS pathway, an NHS-funded Right to Choose referral, or a private assessment. Online assessment makes almost every provider in our comparison available across Cheshire, with in-person options in the North West including Manchester and Liverpool. Published private fees for adult assessment currently range from about £395 to £1,500 — including providers such as Adult ADHD Northwest serving the region — and the live comparison below shows current waits alongside prices.
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 Chester, 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 Chester
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 Chester residents online. Compare current Right to Choose waits before naming a provider to your GP.
See current Right to Choose wait times57 providers serving Chester
Full comparisonConsultant psychiatrist-led, appointments within 24 hours.
Adult assessment
£695
Private 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
CQC-rated Good. NHS Salford ADHD contract; adult & child.
Adult assessment
£850
Northern England network with online option.
Adult assessment
£880
Consultant psychiatrist-led ADHD and autism assessments in London and Manchester. NHS Right to Choose pathway available for ADHD (no current wait per ADHD UK).
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Preston- and Manchester-based autism assessment service. Sourced from the NAS directory.
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Colchester-based autism assessment in partnership with the National Autistic Society.
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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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-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.
Adult assessment
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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.
Adult assessment
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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
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.
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Leicestershire-based multidisciplinary autism and ADHD diagnostic service operating UK-wide.
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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.
Adult assessment
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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.
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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.
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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 Chester — frequently asked questions
How much does a private ADHD assessment cost in Chester?
Adult ADHD assessments from providers serving Chester typically range from around £500 to £1,500, with follow-up appointments charged separately. Current prices are in the comparison above.
Will my Chester GP do shared care for ADHD medication?
Shared care depends on the individual GP and local PCN. Some Chester practices accept agreements with named private providers; others decline. Always confirm with your GP before booking — it determines your ongoing medication cost.
Can I get an ADHD assessment in Chester quickly?
Several UK-wide online providers serving Chester currently quote short waits — sometimes a few weeks. Live wait times are shown per provider in the comparison.
How much is a private ADHD assessment in Cheshire?
Providers serving Chester and wider Cheshire publish adult assessment fees from roughly £395 to £1,500. Most assess online; in-person options exist across the North West. Add expected titration costs when comparing — the assessment fee alone understates year-one spend.
Can Chester residents use NHS Right to Choose for ADHD?
Yes — Right to Choose applies across England, including Cheshire. Pick a provider holding an NHS contract, take the name to your GP, and the referral is NHS-funded. Current Right to Choose waits vary widely between providers, so compare before you commit.
Which ADHD assessment providers cover the North West in person?
Several providers in our comparison offer in-person or hybrid assessment reachable from Chester, including clinics in Manchester and Liverpool, alongside regional specialists such as Adult ADHD Northwest. Filter by format on the comparison to see current in-person options and their waits.
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 Chester. ADD is simply the older name for what is now diagnosed as ADHD, most often the inattentive type.
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Chester guides — go deeper on a specific topic
Plain-English breakdowns of the four things people most often research before booking in Chester.
Cost — Chester
Up-to-date guide to private ADHD assessment fees in Chester: typical price range, what's included, follow-ups, and total year-one cost. Independent UK comparison.
Waiting times — Chester
How long are ADHD assessment waits in Chester on the NHS, Right to Choose and private routes? Independent UK comparison with live private wait times per provider.
Right to Choose — Chester
How to use NHS Right to Choose for ADHD assessment from Chester: which providers qualify, what your GP needs to do, and current wait times. Independent UK guide.
Shared care — Chester
How NHS shared care for ADHD works in Chester: which GPs accept it, how to ask, and what to do if your practice refuses. Independent UK guide.
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