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Private ADHD Assessment · Scotland · Regulated Clinics

Private ADHD assessmentin Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh & NHS waits

Your local ADHD assessment options in Edinburgh

In Edinburgh, the route to an ADHD assessment works differently from England. NHS Right to Choose does not apply in Scotland, so there is no equivalent NHS mechanism to pick a private provider at NHS expense. NHS Scotland assessment waits are long and vary by health board, and many adults find the wait for an adult ADHD assessment runs to years. For people in Edinburgh, a private assessment is the main way to be seen quickly and with a predictable timeline.

Assessments from
£425
Shortest published wait
14 days
Nearest consulting room
162 miles · York
Can assess you by video
16 clinics
The NHS position

Who decides NHS funding in Edinburgh

NHS ADHD assessment for Edinburgh is commissioned by NHS Lothian. Right to Choose is a rule of the English NHS and does not apply in Scotland, so the private route here is self-funded rather than NHS-funded — a difference most national guidance glosses over.

How it works

From free screening to a booked assessment

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≈ 5 minutes · free · no sign-up to start

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Plain-English report · instant

Get matched to a regulated clinic

Matched clinics · weeks, not years

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Transparent pricing · you stay in control
What actually happens

Inside an ADHD assessment in Edinburgh

The stages a thorough assessment covers, and the instruments a regulated clinic should be able to name when you ask.

  1. Screening

    ASRS v1.1

  2. Pre-assessment history

  3. Diagnostic interview

    DIVA-5 · QbTest

  4. Report and outcome

    NICE NG87

  5. After a diagnosis

    Titration · shared care

What each stage involves, in full →

ThinkBetter is a marketplace, not a clinical service. The assessment is carried out by the independent clinic you choose, and any diagnosis is theirs to make.

Clinics for Edinburgh

Your assessment options from Edinburgh

The nearest consulting room to Edinburgh is The Retreat - York in York, about 162 miles away. 16 clinics assess remotely, so you can be assessed from Edinburgh without travelling and without a referral. Video assessment is standard practice for adult ADHD, not a lesser option.

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Why ThinkBetter

Faster does not mean lower quality

Dr Miriana Vrajitoriu

Content clinically reviewed by Dr Miriana Vrajitoriu

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Founder & Medical Director

GMC 7211553

  • NICE-compliant, GP-ready reports. Assessments produce a thorough, NICE-compliant report designed to be GP-ready. Whether a GP offers shared care is at their discretion — we never guarantee acceptance, and we would be wary of anyone who does.
Good questions

Private ADHD assessment in Edinburgh: FAQ

How much is a private ADHD assessment in Edinburgh?
Private ADHD assessments typically range from around £500 to £2,500 depending on the clinic and what is included. ThinkBetter shows indicative pricing from your matched clinic up front, so there are no surprises before you book.
Do I need a GP referral to be assessed in Edinburgh?
No referral is needed to start. Take the free screening first; if a full assessment looks worthwhile we match you with a regulated clinic that can assess you privately without a GP referral.
Will my GP accept a private ADHD diagnosis?
Matched clinics produce thorough, NICE-compliant, GP-ready reports. Whether a GP offers shared care is at their discretion and never guaranteed — our quality-governance approach exists so reports stand up when a GP reviews them.
How quickly can I be assessed?
Many matched clinics offer first appointments within weeks rather than the years common on NHS waiting lists. The free screening takes about five minutes, and your clinic confirms assessment timings before you book.
Other areas

Waiting times and NHS funding positions differ by area. These pages carry the local picture for each.

Private ADHD Assessment (national) →What it costs →
What an ADHD assessment involves →How the ASRS screening works →What happens after a diagnosis →

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