Scotland
NHS Right to Choose and private ADHD assessment in Edinburgh
Edinburgh patients have a smaller in-person private ADHD market than English cities, but full access to UK-wide online providers that operate across Scotland.
ADHD assessment, testing and diagnosis in Edinburgh: the local picture
Edinburgh sits under NHS Lothian, where adult ADHD assessment demand has risen sharply and waits through the NHS pathway are long. Important: NHS Right to Choose is an England-only right — it does not apply in Scotland. Edinburgh residents' realistic routes are the NHS Lothian pathway via GP referral, or a private assessment. Most providers in our comparison assess Scottish residents online, with some in-person options in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Private adult ADHD assessments for Scottish residents typically cost £500–£1,500; check each provider assesses patients in Scotland and, if you want NHS prescribing afterwards, ask your GP practice about shared-care acceptance, which varies across Lothian.
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 Edinburgh, 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.
Right to Choose is England-only — see the funding guide for routes where you live.
54 providers serving Edinburgh
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
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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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Remote UK-wide autism assessment service for adults and children.
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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).
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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.
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NHS-contracted provider offering adult ADHD assessment and titration under Right to Choose. 4-week follow-ups during titration.
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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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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.
Adult 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).
Adult assessment
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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.
Adult assessment
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ADHD assessment in Edinburgh — frequently asked questions
How long is the NHS ADHD wait in Edinburgh?
NHS Lothian covers adult ADHD assessment for Edinburgh. NHS waits in Scotland have been widely reported as long and change over time — check NHS Lothian's website for the current figure before choosing between NHS and private routes.
Does Right to Choose apply in Edinburgh?
No — Right to Choose is an NHS England policy and does not apply in Scotland. Edinburgh patients pay privately or wait for NHS Lothian.
Will Scottish GPs do shared care for ADHD medication?
Shared care in Scotland is decided locally and varies by GP. Some Edinburgh practices accept agreements with private providers; others decline. Confirm with your GP before booking.
Are there in-person ADHD clinics in Edinburgh?
A small number of providers operate in person in Edinburgh; the rest of the market is covered by UK-wide online providers that serve Scotland. See the comparison above.
How much is a private ADHD assessment in Edinburgh?
Adult assessments from providers serving Edinburgh typically cost between £500 and £1,500, with follow-up charged separately.
How much does a private ADHD diagnosis cost in Scotland?
Private adult ADHD assessments for Scottish residents typically cost £500–£1,500, with most delivered online. Titration appointments (usually £80–£200 each, several over 3–6 months) and private prescriptions add to year-one cost until shared care with your GP is agreed — and shared-care acceptance varies between Scottish practices.
Does NHS Right to Choose apply in Edinburgh or anywhere in Scotland?
No. Right to Choose is a legal right in England only. In Scotland, ADHD assessment runs through your local health board's pathway (NHS Lothian for Edinburgh) via GP referral, or privately. Some England-based online providers assess Scottish residents privately — check each provider's coverage.
Which providers offer ADHD assessment in Edinburgh?
Several providers in our comparison serve Edinburgh — most online, some in person in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Check each profile for Scottish coverage, published waits and prices, and whether their reports are accepted by Scottish GP practices for shared care.
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 Edinburgh. ADD is simply the older name for what is now diagnosed as ADHD, most often the inattentive type.
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Edinburgh guides — go deeper on a specific topic
Plain-English breakdowns of the four things people most often research before booking in Edinburgh.
Cost — Edinburgh
Up-to-date guide to private ADHD assessment fees in Edinburgh: typical price range, what's included, follow-ups, and total year-one cost. Independent UK comparison.
Waiting times — Edinburgh
How long are ADHD assessment waits in Edinburgh on the NHS, Right to Choose and private routes? Independent UK comparison with live private wait times per provider.
Right to Choose — Edinburgh
Right to Choose is an NHS England policy and does not apply in Edinburgh. Here's what Scotland patients can do instead — NHS, private, and shared-care routes.
Shared care — Edinburgh
How NHS shared care for ADHD works in Edinburgh: which GPs accept it, how to ask, and what to do if your practice refuses. Independent UK guide.
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