ADHD pathways in Scotland
NHS Inform advises adults who think they may have ADHD and are experiencing a negative impact to speak with their GP practice about concerns and next steps. It states that assessment approaches vary by health board.
NHS Inform also advises people considering private ADHD assessment to check whether their local health board and GP practice will accept an alternative provider's assessment. The website therefore does not promise automatic NHS acceptance or prescribing.
Autism assessment in Scotland
NHS Inform advises young people and adults who think they may be autistic and would benefit from diagnosis to contact their GP practice. Diagnosis depends on developmental evidence and meaningful impact rather than a single questionnaire.
A private report can be useful and can be shared, but a public service may decide that it needs further information.
Private and NHS care
Private assessment is separate from NHS health board pathways. Before booking, tell the practice if your primary purpose is medication, an NHS pathway, university evidence, workplace adjustments or another formal use.
The intended use helps determine what evidence and limitations need to be discussed.
Work and education
Scotland is within Great Britain, so the Equality Act 2010 forms part of the disability discrimination framework. Whether someone meets the legal definition of disability and what adjustment is reasonable depends on the facts.
Clinical recommendations can suggest adjustments but do not determine an employer's, university's or school's legal obligations.
Therapy
General psychological therapy is £110 per session. Neurodevelopmental therapy is also £110 per session.
The service does not claim a local Scottish clinic. Appointment arrangements are agreed according to clinical need and suitability.
Common questions in Scotland
Does Scotland have the same Right to Choose system as England?
No. NHS England Right to Choose should not be described as a Scotland wide entitlement.
Will my Scottish GP accept a private ADHD report?
Not automatically. NHS Inform advises checking with the local health board and GP practice where NHS follow up is important.
Can adults be privately assessed for autism in Scotland?
Yes, subject to suitability, but the assessment should be comprehensive and any receiving NHS service retains its own decision making responsibility.
Primary public sources
Public pathways can change. These official sources were checked for this page.