UK ADHD & autism assessment wait time statistics
Free, citation-ready figures from the independently maintained WaitAtlas dataset. Please credit "WaitAtlas (August 2026)" with a link to waitatlas.com.
Data as of 4 August 2026
Adult ADHD assessment waits, by route
| Route | Median (weeks) | Range (weeks) | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local NHS | 208 | 52–260 | 4 |
| NHS Right to Choose | 12 | 0–104 | 14 |
| Private | 4 | 2–4 | 2 |
Figures are derived from provider-published wait times aggregated in the WaitAtlas dataset. See the methodology for how records are verified.
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As of August 2026, the median published NHS adult ADHD assessment wait in the WaitAtlas dataset is 208 weeks (WaitAtlas, 4 August 2026).
As of August 2026, the median published NHS Right to Choose adult ADHD assessment wait is 12 weeks (WaitAtlas, 4 August 2026).
As of August 2026, the median published private adult ADHD assessment wait is 4 weeks (WaitAtlas, 4 August 2026).
WaitAtlas tracks 16 NHS Right to Choose ADHD providers across England (WaitAtlas, 4 August 2026).
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