Answers to the questions we hear most often from families and adults thinking about booking an assessment. Can't find your answer? Get in touch and we'll help.
We are very happy to guide you on this and we usually suggest an initial call. This is a 30-minute call and involves discussion, some history taking about life for your child at home and at school. We would then be able to advise on the best way to proceed, and whether further assessment is recommended. This is the quickest way for parents to access clinic — the cost is £190.
Yes, a parent or guardian (it can be very helpful to have both parents, but this is not a requirement) will need to be available to provide a detailed developmental history — not just for young children but for all ages up to 18.
A summary report will be provided within 2 weeks of the assessment and a full report within 6 weeks. Our assessments follow relevant NICE guidance and reports can be shared with schools, GPs, NHS services (including CAMHS) and local authorities to inform support planning and, where appropriate, EHCP applications.
We do not work directly with private medical insurers, however more recently BUPA have agreed with some patients directly to specifically cover the fees for our assessments.
We try to help families as much as we can — these are considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
Medication to help your child's sleep (melatonin) or ADHD symptoms must be started and monitored by a specialist consultant (a paediatrician or psychiatrist within CAMHS or a private clinic). Once they are "stable" on the medication, which usually takes a minimum of 3 months, we will request "Shared Care" with your child's GP.
Medication-specific instructions can differ. Please check the dispensing label and patient information leaflet, and speak to our prescribing team or your pharmacist before crushing, opening or altering any medication.
QbTest/QbCheck is a computer-based tool used in ADHD assessments. It measures attention, impulsivity, and activity level using a timed task and a motion sensor. It provides objective, standardised data that supports clinical decision-making during our NICE-compliant ADHD assessment process.
The WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) assesses a child's thinking and learning skills. It measures areas such as verbal comprehension, visual-spatial ability, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. It's one of the most widely used and respected cognitive assessment tools in child psychology.
Waiting times vary by service and clinician. Please contact our team for current availability.
No GP referral is needed. You can contact us directly to arrange an assessment. We welcome self-referrals from parents and adults seeking diagnosis and support.
Diagnostic assessments are ordinarily completed face-to-face. Some follow-up, therapy and support appointments may be available online where clinically appropriate, and our adult clinic will also meet with patients online.