At ADHD England, we’re with you every step of the way. Here you’ll find a clear overview of what working with us looks like — from your first contact and assessment to ongoing support — so you’ll always know what to expect as we move forward together.
The client makes payment on the ADHD England website or receives a referral from their GP.
Within 1–2 days, assessment forms and rating scales are sent for the client to complete.
Once all information is received, the consultation is booked.
A detailed interview is conducted with an experienced ADHD specialist.
The client receives a final report with conclusions and recommendations.
A safety check is carried out before starting ADHD medication
The right medication and dose are agreed upon, and a prescription is issued.
Follow-up appointments are used to adjust the dose if needed until the best effect is achieved.
Once stable, care is either shared with the GP or continued at ADHD England with annual reviews.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect many aspects of life — from education and career to relationships and daily routines.
Adults living with ADHD may experience:
When you make a payment on our website, you will receive confirmation, and your details will appear in our system. Our team will usually contact you within 24 hours (sometimes up to 48 hours). Please note our office hours are Monday—Friday, 9am—5pm, so if you book outside these times, we’ll reach out the next working day.
You will then receive pre-assessment questionnaires and a request for some basic details (such as ID verification). These forms help our clinicians prepare properly for your assessment and provide the evidence needed for an accurate diagnosis.
Once your questionnaires are completed and returned, our team will arrange your assessment at a time that works for you. On average this process takes 10–12 days, but during peak times it can take up to 4–6 weeks — still among the shortest waiting times available.
Ahead of your appointment, you’ll be asked to complete internationally recognised questionnaires about your symptoms and how they affect your life. Where possible, we also encourage input from family or people who have known you since childhood.
Our clinicians review this information in advance, ensuring the official assessment is as accurate and smooth as possible.
Assessments take place online. You’ll meet with a trained ADHD clinician, and you are welcome to invite family or close friends to join, as their input can be valuable.
Our clinicians use structured, internationally validated tools. If you meet the diagnostic criteria set by NICE, you will receive a formal ADHD diagnosis.
The session usually lasts between 60 and 90 minutes but may take longer if needed to complete the process thoroughly.
At England ADHD, the diagnostic process follows strict NICE guidelines and is designed to be both thorough and compassionate.
Your clinician will explore your history across different areas of life — education, work, relationships, hobbies, self-esteem and more. ADHD is only diagnosed if symptoms are consistent, present in multiple areas of life, cause significant challenges, and are not explained by another condition.
Our focus is always on person-centred care, where your experiences and needs guide every decision.
Starting medication is an important decision, and we believe clients should be fully informed about both benefits and potential downsides.
At England ADHD, we follow a careful approach, usually beginning with the lowest effective dose. Medication can be highly effective for managing ADHD symptoms, but it’s only one part of treatment. According to NICE guidelines, the best results come when medication is combined with structured psychological support, which we provide through our dedicated England ADHD app.
Psychological support is an essential element of ADHD treatment. Evidence shows that approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), coaching, and help with organising daily tasks are highly effective.
Our app, created by ADHD experts, offers daily exercises, CBT for ADHD, and guided workbooks to help build new habits. Each client diagnosed with ADHD is also assigned a personal ADHD coach who provides daily app-based support plus three individual coaching sessions.
«Waiting well» programme
Our app-based psychological tools are also available immediately to people on our waiting list. This ensures that those waiting for assessment still receive meaningful support rather than being left without help for months or years.
Medication titration
After starting medication, you will have regular reviews with our prescribing team. Typically, there is a follow-up at week 4 and another at week 12 to adjust your treatment if needed, monitor progress, and manage any side effects.
ADHD specialist coaching
Our ADHD coaches are available Monday—Friday, 9am—5pm, through the England ADHD app. If you’ve been diagnosed, you can access up to three one-to-one coaching sessions in addition to daily app-based exercises, helping you track progress, develop new habits, and work towards your goals.
