ADHD Certify

ADHD Certify: private ADHD assessment in the UK

ADHD Certify is a British private clinic dedicated to the assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. Its offering targets those seeking an alternative to public system waiting lists: the website itself notes that the NHS can have waiting times of up to ten years for an ADHD assessment and that demand for support far exceeds supply. In response, the clinic offers appointments available the same week, with no need for a prior medical referral.

Assessments for adults and for children

The service is organised into two main areas. For adults, it includes online and in-person ADHD assessment, an assessment specifically for women, a free screening test and an adult mental health assessment. For children and adolescents, it offers child ADHD assessment, teen assessment, in-person and online assessment, a free test and child mental health assessment. In both cases, it states that no referral is required.

Right to Choose and coordination with the NHS

The clinic participates in the NHS Right to Choose programme, which allows patients in England to request referral to a private provider. ADHD Certify offers ADHD and autism assessments through this route, with availability in England and the possibility of shared care. The website also includes resources for applying for Right to Choose and guidance on how to talk to your GP.

Formats, timelines and prices

Assessments can be carried out online or in person. The clinic advertises gold standard reports within ten days and interest-free (0%) payment plans. The starting price shown on the site is £495. Information on prices and timelines corresponds to the catalogue published at the time of analysis.

Clinical team and regulation

ADHD Certify presents itself as a provider regulated by the CQC (Care Quality Commission) and has qualified clinicians. The website details the composition of its clinical and operational team, and offers sections for testimonials, FAQs and a complaints channel.

Treatments and post-diagnosis support

In addition to assessment, the clinic describes treatment and support services: ADHD medication, specific therapies, sleep support, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and ADHD coaching. It also addresses the post-diagnosis period and offers support resources in the UK.

Informational resources on ADHD

The site maintains an extensive informational section on ADHD and associated conditions. It explains the subtypes (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined), the signs and symptoms, and the differences by age and sex, with specific sections for adults, women, men, students, children, adolescents, boys and girls, and toddlers. It also covers undiagnosed ADHD, masking, late diagnosis and misdiagnosis.

In the area of comorbidities, it includes information on autism, OCD, dyslexia, anxiety, dyspraxia, migraines, oppositional defiant disorder, insomnia, addictions, irritable bowel syndrome, intellectual disability, sleep disorders and tics. It also addresses emotional and behavioural aspects such as rejection sensitive dysphoria, emotional dysregulation, anger, burnout, masking, mood swings and generalised anxiety, along with everyday challenges related to executive function, working memory, processing speed, sleep and self-esteem. The section is completed with articles, videos, books and a podcast.

Geographic presence

ADHD Certify provides online services throughout the UK and lists locations or service points in Birmingham, Sheffield, Southampton, Reading, Manchester, Liverpool, Brighton, Edinburgh, London, Newcastle, Oxford, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Bristol, Leicester, Coventry and Belfast.