Your questions, answered

Yes for NHS Right to Choose. You can contact us directly about private care. We will explain the health information needed before an assessment or treatment can proceed.

It can allow eligible patients in England to choose an appropriate provider for NHS-funded care following a referral. Our website describes Rainbow's adult ADHD pathway. Visit our NHS page for the referral process and service criteria.

Waiting times depend on the service and whether you are waiting for assessment or treatment. Visit the relevant pathway page or contact our team for current availability.

There is no private assessment fee for patients accepted onto our NHS-funded adult assessment pathway. Private adult assessment costs £295 with AI-assisted information gathering or £595 for a fully human assessment; a doctor makes the diagnostic decision in both. Private assessment for children aged 6–17 costs £895. Medication treatment and ongoing care are priced separately.

No. Our adult self-check is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It is not a children's assessment tool and is not required before you contact us.

A clinician with relevant training and experience in ADHD assessment, within a consultant psychiatrist-led service. Your appointment information explains who you will see and their role in your care. Read about our clinical leadership and standards on our About Us page.

Appointment arrangements depend on the service and individual needs. We explain the format, expected duration, who should attend and any preparation before you book.

If ADHD is diagnosed, medication may be considered where clinically appropriate. Assessment does not guarantee a prescription. We explain treatment suitability, availability and any costs separately.

Yes, through our private service for ages 6–17. Contact us with the young person's needs so we can confirm suitability and explain the process.

Adult assessment costs £295 with AI-assisted information gathering or £595 for a fully human assessment; assessment for ages 6–17 costs £895. Initial 12-week titration costs £695 for adults or £795 for children, excluding medication. Each service page explains the full fees and inclusions.

We can request shared care when appropriate, but your GP decides whether to accept it. We will explain the next steps if it is declined. Private patients may need to continue paying for specialist care and medication.

Paying privately does not guarantee NHS-funded treatment, acceptance of a private report or priority on an NHS waiting list. NHS care has its own referral and eligibility requirements.

Through a full clinical assessment against DSM-5 criteria — reviewing childhood and current symptoms, their impact across settings, and screening for other conditions. It is not diagnosed from a questionnaire alone.

ADHD can be a disability under the Equality Act 2010 where it has a substantial, long-term effect on day-to-day activities, which can entitle you to reasonable adjustments at work or in education.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition present from childhood, but many adults are only recognised and diagnosed later in life after years of coping or masking.

"ADD" is an older term. ADHD is now the recognised term and includes inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive and combined presentations under DSM-5.

No. We are not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is at risk, call 999 or NHS 111, or Samaritans free on 116 123.

No. AI is used only to collect information before your video appointment. Your doctor reviews that information, assesses you during the consultation and makes the clinical diagnostic decision. If more information is needed, your doctor will explain the next steps.

The £295 assessment uses AI-assisted information gathering before your doctor appointment. The £595 assessment uses human-led information gathering without the AI step. Both include a doctor's video assessment, a written report, a GP summary and a short follow-up conversation.

No. Our free 60-second test is an adult screening tool to help you reflect on your symptoms. It does not diagnose ADHD. AI-assisted information gathering is a separate preparation step for the £295 private adult assessment, followed by a clinical video assessment with a doctor.

No. It is available only through our private adult service for people aged 18 and over in England. Our NHS adult pathway and private children's service have separate arrangements.