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First Step Clinics

Prescribes medication — Adults & children

hybrid ~3 week wait

Private CAMHS — child & adolescent ADHD and autism assessments.

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First Step Clinics at a glance

Published wait
3 weeks
NHS Right to Choose
Not an RtC provider — self-pay/insurance
Adult ADHD assessment
Not published
Child ADHD assessment
£1,000
Shared care
sometimes
Format
hybrid

First Step Clinics waiting times

Published 3-week wait as of 18 September 2026. Waits move frequently — confirm directly before referring.

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First Step Clinics prices

Latest published prices. Always verify on the provider's own website before booking.

Assessed by: Consultant psychiatrist

(+£75 prescription charge where applicable)

Follow-up and reassessment tiers are in First Step Clinics's full price list below.

ADHD adult assessment

ADHD child assessment

£1,000

Autism adult assessment

Autism child assessment

Follow-up

£250

Treatment / month

£180

Price not published — confirm with provider — where a price is shown as “—”. Prices last checked 18 September 2026.

Listing details

Categories
adhd
autism
combined
Format
hybrid
Wait time
~3 weeks
NHS shared care
sometimes
Sees under-18s
Yes
Last verified
24 April 2025

Why patients pick First Step Clinics

  • Short wait — assessment typically within 3 weeks.
  • Strong public review score (4.4 from 72 reviews).
  • Assesses children as well as adults.

Things to check

  • Shared-care handover only happens in some cases — confirm in writing before booking.
  • Always check current pricing on First Step Clinics's own website before booking; published fees can change.

First Step Clinics — frequently asked questions

How long is the waiting list for First Step Clinics?

First Step Clinics's published wait is currently 3 weeks (as of 18 September 2026). Waits change frequently — confirm directly with the provider.

Is First Step Clinics available on NHS Right to Choose?

No — First Step Clinics is a private provider; assessment is self-funded or via insurance.

Does First Step Clinics offer shared care?

Sometimes — First Step Clinics arranges shared care case by case; confirm with your GP practice first.

Who carries out the assessment at First Step Clinics?

Assessments at First Step Clinics are carried out by: Consultant psychiatrist.

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