Private ADHD Assessment in Manchester

Your ADHD assessment at our Manchester 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 taking a detailed history of your symptoms, how long you have experienced them, how they affect your daily life and whether they were present before the age of 12, as required under NICE criteria.

Your doctor will use validated clinical tools during the appointment. These include the DIVA 2.0 structured diagnostic interview and the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales, which assess inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined ADHD presentations across adult and childhood domains.

Your doctor will also consider conditions that can present alongside or mimic ADHD, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems and autism, and will factor these into their assessment.

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 across Greater Manchester are managed through Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, which covers one of the most densely populated regions in England. Waiting times from GP referral to first ADHD assessment appointment have been among the longest in the North West, with patients regularly waiting two years or more. The Right to Choose pathway has provided limited access for many Manchester patients in recent years.

Private ADHD assessment in Manchester gives you access to a qualified doctor within days. Your assessment follows the same clinical standards as an NHS assessment and meets NICE criteria for adult ADHD diagnosis.

Most NHS GP practices accept a private ADHD diagnosis from our Manchester clinic for shared care, allowing your GP to take over prescribing ADHD medication on the NHS once our doctor has started it. We recommend confirming this with your GP and Greater Manchester ICB before booking.

Many patients in Manchester use a private assessment to get a diagnosis and start medication without further delay, then transition to NHS prescribing through their GP. If you need a written diagnostic report for an employer, a university or a legal matter, your doctor can provide one at the same appointment.