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Private ADHD Assessment · Tyne and Wear · CQC-Registered

Private ADHD assessmentin Newcastle.

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Newcastle & NHS waits

Your local ADHD assessment options in Newcastle

Newcastle serves as the specialist hub for a large part of the North East, which means people travel in from Northumberland, County Durham and beyond for services concentrated in the city. That travel is on top of the wait: the standard NHS pathway commonly involves waits of two to six years. NHS Right to Choose can shorten it, but during 2025-2026 Integrated Care Boards introduced funding limits on Right to Choose providers, with new bookings capped or paused in a number of areas. Remote private assessment removes the journey as well as the queue.

Assessments from
£425
Shortest published wait
1–2 weeks
Nearest consulting room
74 miles · York
Can assess you by video
17 clinics
The NHS position

Who decides NHS funding in Newcastle

NHS ADHD assessment for Newcastle is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB. Whether NHS Right to Choose is open, capped or paused here is its decision, not a clinic's, and it can change at short notice. How Right to Choose works →

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

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Matched clinics · weeks, not years

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What actually happens

Inside an ADHD assessment in Newcastle

The stages a thorough assessment covers, and the instruments a CQC-registered 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 Newcastle

Your assessment options from Newcastle

The nearest consulting room to Newcastle is The Retreat - York in York, about 74 miles away. 17 clinics assess remotely, so you can be assessed from Newcastle 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 Newcastle: FAQ

How much is a private ADHD assessment in Newcastle?
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 Newcastle?
No referral is needed to start. Take the free screening first; if a full assessment looks worthwhile we match you with a CQC-registered 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 →NHS Right to Choose →
What an ADHD assessment involves →How the ASRS screening works →What happens after a diagnosis →

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