Private ADHD Assessment · South Yorkshire · CQC-Registered

Private ADHD assessmentin Sheffield.

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

Free to start · CQC-registered clinics · No referral needed

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Sheffield & NHS waits

Your local ADHD assessment options in Sheffield

Sheffield has two large universities, and a lot of adults first recognise ADHD traits when university workloads remove the structure that school provided. That timing is unhelpful: the standard NHS pathway commonly involves waits of two to six years, which outlasts most degrees. NHS Right to Choose can be quicker, but during 2025-2026 Integrated Care Boards across England introduced funding limits on Right to Choose providers, and in a number of areas new bookings have been capped or paused. A private assessment gives people in Sheffield a timeline they can actually plan around.

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

Who decides NHS funding in Sheffield

NHS ADHD assessment for Sheffield is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire 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

Take a free screening

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

Get a personalised AI report

Plain-English report · instant

Get matched to a CQC-registered clinic

Matched clinics · weeks, not years

Book your assessment directly

Transparent pricing · you stay in control
What actually happens

Inside an ADHD assessment in Sheffield

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 Sheffield

Your assessment options from Sheffield

The nearest consulting room to Sheffield is Sanctum Healthcare in Stockport, about 27 miles away. 17 clinics assess remotely, so you can be assessed from Sheffield 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 Sheffield: FAQ

How much is a private ADHD assessment in Sheffield?
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 Sheffield?
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.

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Free to start · CQC-registered clinics · No referral needed