Private ADHD Assessment in Birmingham

Your ADHD assessment at our Birmingham clinic is a structured clinical appointment with an experienced private doctor. The appointment runs considerably longer than a standard GP slot and follows a recognised diagnostic process aligned with NICE guidelines for adult ADHD.

Your doctor will begin by gathering a detailed history of your symptoms, how long you have experienced them, how they affect your daily life and whether they were present in childhood. Under NICE criteria, ADHD must have been present before the age of 12, and your doctor will explore this carefully as part of the assessment.

Your doctor will then use validated clinical tools. These include the DIVA 2.0 structured diagnostic interview, which assesses inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms across adulthood and childhood, and the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales, which capture a broader picture of symptom severity and presentation.

Your doctor will also consider other conditions that can present alongside or mimic ADHD, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems and autism, and will take these into account when forming a diagnosis.

By the end of the appointment, you will have a clear diagnosis and a plan for next steps. If ADHD is confirmed and medication is clinically appropriate, your doctor can issue a private prescription at the same visit.

NHS ADHD services in Birmingham are delivered through Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, which covers one of the largest urban populations in England. Waiting times from GP referral to the first assessment appointment are among the longest in the country, with patients in parts of Birmingham and the West Midlands waiting two to four years or more for a first clinic appointment.

Private ADHD assessment in Birmingham gives you access to a qualified doctor within days. Your assessment follows the same clinical standards as an NHS assessment, using validated diagnostic tools and meeting NICE criteria for adult ADHD diagnosis.

Most NHS GP practices and ICBs accept a private ADHD diagnosis from our Birmingham clinic for shared care. Once a private doctor confirms a diagnosis and starts medication, your GP can take over prescribing on the NHS through a shared care agreement. We recommend confirming your GP's shared care policy before booking.

Many patients in Birmingham use a private assessment to get a clear diagnosis and start medication without delay, then transition to NHS prescribing through their GP. Others prefer to continue their care privately for faster follow-up and more flexible appointment times.

If you need a written ADHD diagnostic report for an employer, a university, an EHCP application or a legal matter, your doctor can provide one at the same visit.