Guides
Cut through the noise.
Clear, current guides on UK private ADHD and autism assessment — what things really cost, how shared care works, and how to pick a provider.
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- Process3 min read
Questions to ask a private ADHD or autism clinic before you book
Four simple questions worth asking before you fill in any forms — plus an email template you can copy.
Read guide - NHS11 min read
NHS Right to Choose for ADHD: how it works in 2026 (adults & children)
Right to Choose is your legal right to pick which NHS-contracted provider carries out your — or your child's — ADHD assessment, at no cost. Here's how it really works in 2026, including current provider wait times.
Read guide - Cost7 min read
How much does a private ADHD assessment cost in the UK in 2026?
Private adult ADHD assessments in the UK currently range from around £500 to £1,500, with follow-ups and titration billed separately. Here's what the year-one bill actually looks like.
Read guide - NHS6 min read
NHS shared care for ADHD: what it is and how to get it
Shared care is the difference between paying £80 a month for medication privately and paying the standard £9.90 NHS prescription charge. Here's how it actually works.
Read guide - Decision5 min read
How to choose a private ADHD assessment provider: a 7-point checklist
Cheapest isn't always best. Fastest isn't always right. Here's a 7-point checklist to make sure you pick a provider that actually fits your situation.
Read guide - Process8 min read
ADHD and autism screening tools at work: what HR can and cannot use
A screening questionnaire is not a diagnosis — it changes the odds. Here is what the official free tools are, what a positive result actually means in a workplace, and where the employer's duty starts.
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