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Supporting patients in Essex with ADHD diagnosis

We’re Healthcare Central London, an NHS Right to Choose provider for Adult ADHD diagnosis.

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How can you get referred?

We provide ADHD assessments and follow-up care for adults in Essex and across England.

We are an approved NHS Right to Choose provider, accredited with the NHS Essex Integrated Care Board.

This means your GP can refer you to us, and the assessment is funded by the NHS.

Download our template letter to share with your GP

What we do:

  • ADHD assessments for adults
  • Medication
  • Reports written in clear language
  • Advice and guidance around lifestyle and available supporting services

Please note we do not accept self-referrals.

How the referral process works

1. You ask your GP to refer you to the Healthcare Central London under Right to Choose.

2. Your GP sends the referral to us.

3. We contact you to confirm we have got your referral and set you up on our system.

4. You complete our pre-assessment forms – these must be completed before we book an appointment.

5. We book your assessment.

6. You complete the assessment.

7. You receive a a written summary of your assessment (a diagnostic report) and recommendations.

Learn more about Right to Choose

What to expect from your ADHD assessment appointment

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Our assessments are online with a consultant psychiatrist or specialist ADHD Clinical Assessor.

We will send information on how to join the virtual call ahead of your appointment. 

 

What the assessment covers:

  • A detailed clinical interview 
  • Standardised ADHD rating scales 
  • Exploration of your strengths, challenges and lived experience 
  • Consideration of co-occurring conditions 
  • A clear, evidence-based diagnostic decision 
  • Time for questions and clarification 

We do not expect you to mask or present symptoms in a particular way.  

Our focus is on understanding your day-to-day experience and how it has developed over time.

Click here for more information about your assessment

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. Your GP must complete the referral. You can use this letter to ask your GP to make the referral.

  • This is very common. We aim to make the process calm, respectful and predictable. You can tell us what helps you feel more comfortable. 

  • We will explain the outcome clearly and discuss other possible explanations or next steps. 

  • A consultant psychiatrist is a fully qualified medical doctor who has completed specialist training in psychiatry and holds a senior clinical role. 

    They lead the team which includes specially trained and qualified ADHD assessors and healthcare professionals who support you when starting ADHD medication (known as tritators).  

    Consultant psychiatrists: 

    • Diagnose mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions 
    • Prescribe and manage medication 
    • Lead and oversee clinical services 
    • Work with psychologists, GPs and other professionals 
    • Make complex clinical decisions 

    In the UK, consultant psychiatrists are regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC). 

  • You must be registered with a GP in England and your GP must agree that an ADHD assessment is appropriate.

  • Yes. These are really important, and the sooner they’re completed the sooner we can book your assessment appointment.

  • Yes.