Greater Manchester
NHS Right to Choose and private ADHD assessment in Manchester
Manchester is the largest private ADHD assessment market in the North West, with both city-centre clinics and Greater Manchester satellites. Most national online providers also serve Manchester patients with no travel needed.
ADHD assessment, testing and diagnosis in Manchester: the local picture
Adult ADHD assessment in Manchester is provided through Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, with primary care input from local PCNs. NHS waits for adult ADHD assessment have been widely reported as long across England, and Manchester is no exception — check the trust's own service page for the current figure. Right to Choose under NHS funding is available to NHS-registered patients in England, including Manchester. Below: providers with an in-person Manchester presence plus UK-wide online services that operate in the city.
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 Manchester, online or in person.
Last reviewed 1 April 2025. 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 Manchester
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 Manchester residents online. Compare current Right to Choose waits before naming a provider to your GP.
See current Right to Choose wait times56 providers serving Manchester
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).
Adult assessment
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Preston- and Manchester-based autism assessment service. Sourced from the NAS directory.
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.
Adult assessment
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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.
Adult assessment
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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.
Adult assessment
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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.
Adult assessment
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NHS-trained psychiatrists offering private and NHS Right to Choose ADHD and autism assessments. Some ICB funding caps apply.
Adult assessment
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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.
Adult assessment
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Adult assessment
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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 Manchester — frequently asked questions
How long is the NHS ADHD wait in Manchester?
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust covers adult ADHD assessment for Manchester. NHS waits have been widely reported as long and change over time, so check the trust's website for the current figure before deciding on your route.
Are there in-person ADHD clinics in Manchester city centre?
Yes — several providers run in-person clinics in central Manchester, with others covering Greater Manchester from satellite sites. Many also offer a hybrid model: online assessment with in-person follow-up if you want it.
Will Manchester GPs accept shared care?
Shared care policy varies by PCN and individual GP across Greater Manchester. Some practices accept agreements with named private providers; others decline all private shared care. Check before booking — it affects your long-term medication cost.
Can I get an ADHD assessment in Manchester within a month?
Several online providers and a small number of Manchester in-person clinics currently quote sub-4-week waits. Live wait times are shown per provider in the comparison table above.
How much does a private ADHD assessment cost in Manchester?
Adult ADHD assessment fees from providers serving Manchester typically range from around £500 to £1,500. Follow-up and titration are usually charged separately. Use the comparison above for current prices.
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 Manchester. ADD is simply the older name for what is now diagnosed as ADHD, most often the inattentive type.
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Manchester guides — go deeper on a specific topic
Plain-English breakdowns of the four things people most often research before booking in Manchester.
Cost — Manchester
Up-to-date guide to private ADHD assessment fees in Manchester: typical price range, what's included, follow-ups, and total year-one cost. Independent UK comparison.
Waiting times — Manchester
How long are ADHD assessment waits in Manchester on the NHS, Right to Choose and private routes? Independent UK comparison with live private wait times per provider.
Right to Choose — Manchester
How to use NHS Right to Choose for ADHD assessment from Manchester: which providers qualify, what your GP needs to do, and current wait times. Independent UK guide.
Shared care — Manchester
How NHS shared care for ADHD works in Manchester: which GPs accept it, how to ask, and what to do if your practice refuses. Independent UK guide.
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