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Private ADHD Assessment · Devon · CQC-Registered

Private ADHD assessmentin Plymouth.

Start with a free screening, then get matched with a CQC-registered clinic in Devon for a full private assessment — clinically reviewed throughout.

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Plymouth & NHS waits

Your local ADHD assessment options in Plymouth

Plymouth is among the most geographically isolated cities in England for specialist services — the nearest alternatives are a long way up the peninsula, which makes travelling for assessment a genuine obstacle rather than an inconvenience. The NHS routes are constrained as elsewhere: the standard pathway commonly involves waits of two to six years, and NHS Right to Choose was subject to Integrated Care Board funding limits during 2025-2026. Remote private assessment matters more here than almost anywhere in England.

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

Who decides NHS funding in Plymouth

NHS ADHD assessment for Plymouth is commissioned by NHS Devon 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

Get matched to a CQC-registered clinic

Matched clinics · weeks, not years

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Transparent pricing · you stay in control
What actually happens

Inside an ADHD assessment in Plymouth

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 Plymouth

Your assessment options from Plymouth

The nearest consulting room to Plymouth is Clinical Partners Head Office in Shaftesbury, about 98 miles away. 17 clinics assess remotely, so you can be assessed from Plymouth 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 Plymouth: FAQ

How much is a private ADHD assessment in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
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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