ADHD Clinics in Cambridge— Private Assessment & NHS Options
Cambridge has a number of private ADHD clinics offering assessments from £900, typically available within 2–8 weeks. NHS waiting times in Cambridge currently stand at 2–4 years. Cambridge residents registered with an English GP are eligible for the NHS Right to Choose scheme, which can provide access to private ADHD assessment at no cost.
NHS vs Private ADHD Assessment in Cambridge
typical NHS wait time
- • Refer via your GP to the local NHS ADHD service
- • Free at point of use
- • Long waiting lists across most areas
typical private wait time
- • Assessments from £900
- • Typical wait: 2–8 weeks
- • Some clinics accept NHS Right to Choose
- • Written report & GP letter included
2 ADHD Clinics in Cambridge
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Cambridge
Your GP can refer you to the NHS ADHD service, though waiting lists in Cambridge are currently running at 2–4 years. Many patients choose to go private or use the NHS Right to Choose scheme for faster access. You can ask your GP to refer you to the Cambridge NHS ADHD Service. It is worth asking specifically about the NHS Right to Choose option at the time of referral, as not all GPs proactively offer this.
Private ADHD clinics in Cambridge offer a significantly faster route to diagnosis, with most assessments available within 2–8 weeks of booking. A private assessment typically costs £900–£1,200 and includes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, a written report, and in most cases a GP letter. Several clinics in Cambridge can also prescribe ADHD medication directly, removing the need to wait for an NHS psychiatrist.
Under the NHS Right to Choose scheme, patients registered with an English GP can ask to be referred to any CQC-registered ADHD clinic — including private providers. This means you can access private ADHD assessment at no cost to yourself. Learn how NHS Right to Choose works →
Frequently Asked Questions — ADHD in Cambridge
How long is the NHS ADHD wait in Cambridge?
NHS ADHD waiting times in Cambridge are currently running at 2–4 years. Cambridgeshire NHS services have experienced growing demand for adult ADHD assessment, particularly given the area's large student and young adult population. Private clinics offer a faster alternative.
How much does a private ADHD assessment cost in Cambridge?
Private ADHD assessments in Cambridge typically start from £900. Cambridge and the wider East of England tends to have slightly higher private healthcare costs. Most assessments include a full psychiatric evaluation, a written diagnostic report, and a GP letter.
Are there ADHD clinics near Cambridge serving Peterborough and Ely?
Yes — several Cambridge-based clinics serve patients across Cambridgeshire including Peterborough, Ely, and Huntingdon. Online video appointments are also widely available, making Cambridge ADHD specialists accessible from across the East of England.
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