ADHD Clinics in Glasgow— Private Assessment & NHS Options
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and has a range of private ADHD clinics offering assessments from £695, usually within 2–8 weeks of booking. NHS waiting times in Glasgow currently stand at 2–3 years. As in the rest of Scotland, the NHS Right to Choose scheme does not apply, but private ADHD assessment in Glasgow is widely available and accessible.
NHS vs Private ADHD Assessment in Glasgow
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 £695
- • Typical wait: 2–8 weeks
- • Some clinics accept NHS Right to Choose
- • Written report & GP letter included
2 ADHD Clinics in Glasgow
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Glasgow
Your GP can refer you to the NHS ADHD service, though waiting lists in Glasgow are currently running at 2–3 years. Many patients choose to go private for faster access. You can ask your GP to refer you to the Glasgow 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 Glasgow offer a significantly faster route to diagnosis, with most assessments available within 2–8 weeks of booking. A private assessment typically costs £695–£1,200 and includes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, a written report, and in most cases a GP letter. Several clinics in Glasgow can also prescribe ADHD medication directly, removing the need to wait for an NHS psychiatrist.
Frequently Asked Questions — ADHD in Glasgow
How long is the NHS ADHD wait in Glasgow?
NHS ADHD waiting times in Glasgow are currently 2–3 years. While Scotland tends to have slightly shorter waits than England, the gap between supply and demand for adult ADHD services remains significant. Private clinics offer a much quicker route to assessment.
How much does a private ADHD assessment cost in Glasgow?
Private ADHD assessments in Glasgow start from around £695. Prices vary by clinic and the services included. Most assessments cover a full psychiatric evaluation, a written report, and a GP letter. Post-diagnosis prescribing is available at some clinics.
Does the NHS Right to Choose scheme apply in Glasgow?
No — the NHS Right to Choose scheme is available only to patients registered with English GPs and does not apply in Scotland. Glasgow residents seeking faster ADHD assessment should speak to their GP about private referrals or self-refer to a private clinic directly.
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