What happens during a private adult ADHD assessment?
A clear process, from first contact to diagnostic outcome.
A private ADHD assessment should feel clear and structured from the start. Here is what happens when you come to HG Mind Works, from your first enquiry through to assessment, independent clinical review and final report.
Enquire or start your assessment
You can contact the ADHD team first if you have questions, or start your assessment online and pay the £700 assessment fee securely. Either route starts the same clinical pathway.
We contact you and send your forms
A member of the team will contact you to explain what happens next and answer any questions. We will then send the consent and pre-assessment forms needed before your appointment.
Your clinician reviews your information
Once your completed forms are returned, your assessing clinician reviews the information you have provided, including your current difficulties, developmental history and any relevant supporting information. If anything important is missing or needs clarification, we will contact you before booking the assessment.
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Once your clinician is satisfied that there is enough information to proceed, we will arrange your assessment appointment. You will know who is assessing you before the appointment and receive clear information about what to expect and how to prepare.
Meet your assessing clinician
Your ADHD assessment takes place with the clinician who has already reviewed your information. The appointment usually lasts around 90–120 minutes and can take place remotely or face to face, depending on the arrangement made with you. Your clinician will explore your current difficulties, developmental history and how possible ADHD symptoms affect different areas of your life.
A comprehensive clinical assessment
Your clinician brings together the information from your forms, clinical history, structured assessment tools and any supporting information available. This includes the DIVA-5 structured interview and relevant validated rating scales. They will also consider other possible explanations for the difficulties you are experiencing rather than assessing for ADHD in isolation. The aim is to reach the most clinically appropriate conclusion, not to confirm a particular diagnosis.
Your assessment is independently reviewed
Your assessing clinician does not confirm an ADHD diagnosis alone. Before any diagnostic outcome is finalised, the assessment findings are independently reviewed by a second clinician who did not conduct your assessment. If further information or assessment is needed, we will explain this before a final outcome is confirmed.
Report and feedback appointment
Once the review is complete, your assessing clinician will talk you through the outcome and the reasoning behind it, answer your questions and explain what happens next. You will receive a written report setting out the assessment findings, diagnostic outcome and recommendations. If ADHD is not identified, your clinician will explain the findings clearly and discuss any appropriate next steps or onward support.
If ADHD is diagnosed
If ADHD is confirmed, your clinician will discuss the treatment and support options available to you. This may include non-medication support, medication, titration and longer-term clinical care where appropriate. There is no obligation to continue into treatment with HG Mind Works, and you will have time to consider your options before deciding what to do next.
If ADHD is diagnosed, what happens next?
Ready to get started?
You can start your ADHD assessment online now, or speak to the team first if you have questions about the process, availability or costs.
Once you begin, we will guide you through each stage and confirm current appointment availability before your assessment is booked.
