Right to Choose ADHD assessment in Cardiff
Right to Choose is a legal right under the NHS Constitution that only applies in England. Cardiff patients (in Wales) cannot use it, but have other routes — here's what they are.
Why Right to Choose doesn't work in Cardiff
Right to Choose is enshrined in the NHS Constitution for England. Wales has its own NHS structure and does not operate the same patient-choice mechanism for ADHD assessment. Cardiff patients have three real options: wait on the NHS list, pay for private assessment, or use a private assessment followed by GP shared care.
Cardiff's NHS route
Adult ADHD assessment in Cardiff is provided through Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. NHS waits for adult ADHD assessment in Wales have been widely reported as long and change over time — check the health board's website for the current figure. Right to Choose is an NHS England policy and does not apply in Wales. Check your local health board's website for the current NHS adult ADHD wait figure.
Private route + shared care
Most Cardiff patients who don't want to wait years go private and then arrange NHS shared care with their GP. Once shared care is in place, you pay only the standard NHS prescription charge for medication. Use the comparison to pick a provider that supports shared care.
Frequently asked
- Why can't I use Right to Choose in Cardiff?
- Right to Choose is an NHS England policy. Wales has a separate NHS structure that does not operate the same scheme.
- What's the alternative to Right to Choose for Cardiff patients?
- Either wait on the NHS list, pay privately, or use private assessment followed by GP shared care for ongoing prescriptions.
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