Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service

Yes, you can! If you live in England and are under the NHS, you have the legal right to choose your mental healthcare provider and team. You can find more information on the NHS UK website.

Discuss your options with your GP. You might be able to get NHS-funded treatment from another provider if they have an NHS contract. Alternatively, you can choose private care, but make sure to talk to your GP about the details. You may need to pay for your medication privately rather than getting it prescribed by your local practice.

Using an alternative provider might give you quicker access to assessment and treatment. However, keep in mind that many alternative providers focus mainly on medication and might not offer psychosocial interventions. Psychosocial interventions address the psychological and social factors affecting mental health. It’s important to check with the provider what services they offer before getting a referral to avoid disappointment.

Yes. An assessment or treatment through the Right to Choose pathway replaces treatment under the NHS.

Standards for assessment and treatment can vary between providers. If you get a diagnosis from an alternative provider, we will need to ensure it meets our minimum standards before starting or continuing treatment. We recommend giving your provider our locally agreed standards so they can ensure their assessment meets our requirements. These standards are currently being reviewed by the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and may change.

For more information about your right to choose, ADHD UK has helpful resources on the right to choose.

If you feel your circumstances have changed since you were first referred, please speak to your GP who can let us know about any change in your circumstances. We will then discuss this as a team to make a decision on priority.