ADHD Services in NHS Dorset ICB

In the NHS Dorset ICB area, you can access ADHD assessment through three routes: (1) NHS pathway via your GP — current average wait is not yet reported; (2) NHS Right to Choose — your GP refers you to an approved private provider at NHS cost, typically 2-12 weeks; (3) Private assessment — self-funded, usually 1-8 weeks wait, costs £400-£2,500.

The current RTC status for NHS Dorset ICB is not confirmed. Contact your GP to ask about Right to Choose availability in your area.

NHS ADHD waiting times for NHS Dorset ICB are not yet available in enough volume for a reliable average. If you are on the waiting list, please submit your experience to help others.

A shared care agreement (SCA) is an arrangement where a specialist (private or NHS) diagnoses and stabilises your ADHD medication, then your GP takes over ongoing prescribing. Most GPs accept SCAs, but some refuse — particularly for privately diagnosed patients. If your GP refuses, you can request they document the refusal and you can complain to the ICB or seek another GP.