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ADHD Assessments in Wigan

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have a profound impact on your daily life, making it challenging to focus, stay organised, and manage everyday tasks. While some people can seek help through traditional routes, many find themselves facing long waiting lists for an ADHD assessment and want professional support without delay. That’s where we come in.

Ready Health is proud to offer a private ADHD assessment service to the Greater Wigan community at our welcoming clinic on Standish High Street. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait weeks—or even months—for clarity around your condition, which is why our goal is to provide timely and accurate ADHD assessments for adults.

Book an appointment with our experienced clinicians to get started on your path towards effective management strategies.

What is an ADHD Private Diagnosis?

An ADHD private diagnosis involves a thorough assessment of your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle factors to determine whether ADHD is affecting your ability to function in everyday life. Our clinicians will use recognised diagnostic criteria to evaluate and better understand your experiences. If a diagnosis is confirmed, they can guide you on the next steps, which may include further support, tailored coping strategies, and potential treatment options.

Because ADHD can affect people in different ways, each assessment is carefully personalised. Our aim is to help you gain clarity and develop a plan that works with your needs, reducing the stress that can come from prolonged uncertainty.

Benefits of an ADHD Assessment

When traditional approaches such as self-help or mild interventions haven’t offered sufficient relief, a professional ADHD assessment can provide the insight you need to make positive changes. The key advantages of opting for a private ADHD assessment include:

Accurate Diagnosis: Identifying ADHD can open doors to appropriate treatments, coping techniques, and lifestyle changes that address your symptoms directly.
Personalised Support: You’ll work closely with our clinicians to create strategies that address your unique challenges, whether that’s organising your daily routine or managing impulsivity.
Quick Access to Care: A private assessment means you won’t be placed on a long waiting list, allowing you to begin your journey to better management without unnecessary delays.
Holistic Approach: At Ready Health, we offer a range of services to support your overall well-being, ensuring you have access to comprehensive care.

Many individuals describe a sense of relief once they receive an official diagnosis, as it validates their experiences and sets them on a path towards meaningful improvements in daily life.

What to Expect After Your Private ADHD Assessment

Just as some people feel immediate relief after clarifying the root cause of their symptoms, others may need time to process their diagnosis and next steps. Following your assessment, our team will provide you with recommendations for practical tools and lifestyle modifications. They may also suggest:

Medication Management: Depending on your diagnosis, you might discuss medication options with our clinical team or your GP to help manage core symptoms. At ready Health we can help with Titration services. More information can be found here.
Therapeutic Support: Counselling or specialised ADHD coaching can further enhance coping mechanisms, improving time-management and organisational skills.
Continuing Care: Like any long-term condition, ADHD often requires ongoing review to ensure you’re receiving the most beneficial support.

It’s common to feel a mix of relief and trepidation after receiving a diagnosis, but many find that understanding what they’re dealing with enables them to take control of their life in a more focused way.

Private ADHD Assessment vs NHS

While the NHS provides vital healthcare services, the waiting list for an ADHD assessment can be lengthy. Choosing a private ADHD assessment in the UK offers a faster route to clarity and support. By reducing the wait, you can begin implementing strategies sooner and start seeing improvements in daily functioning.

That said, private assessment is intended to complement, not replace, NHS care. Once diagnosed privately, you may still be eligible for shared care arrangements with your GP for ongoing prescription management, if medication is part of your treatment plan. Additionally, combining our services with NHS resources can strengthen your overall support system.

ADHD Assessment Package at Ready Health

As a dedicated private healthcare clinic serving the Greater Manchester and Lancashire communities, we aim to keep our services as accessible as possible. Our packages include a consultation, an in-depth review of symptoms, and detailed next-step recommendations, all designed to provide clarity around your condition.

Following your assessment, additional follow-up or treatment options can be discussed if you choose to begin management with our team. We want you to feel confident in moving forward, knowing you have a plan that fits your personal needs.

For more information or to discuss your individual requirements, please contact our Patient Experience Manager.

If you’re searching for a reliable and private ADHD diagnosis without a drawn-out waiting process, Ready Health is here to help. Regain control of your daily life by booking a private ADHD assessment in Wigan—because you deserve clarity and support without the wait.

Ready Health Clinic in Standish offers comprehensive ADHD assessments for both adults and children, with flexible options available either online nationwide or in-person at our CQC-registered clinic in Standish. Our online ADHD consultations for adults aged 14 and over are priced at £499, while children's online assessments for ages 6 and above are £649. For those preferring in-person evaluations, adult face-to-face consultations are available for £699, and child face-to-face assessments are £849, all conducted by experienced clinicians following NICE guidelines.

Once your ADHD assessment booking is confirmed at Ready Health Clinic in Standish, you’ll receive a short pre-screening questionnaire via email, which takes just five minutes to complete and must be submitted before your consultation. This multiple-choice form allows our clinicians to prepare in advance and ensure your ADHD assessment is personalised, efficient, and fully aligned with NICE guidelines. If you haven’t received your pre-screening form, please contact our team and we’ll resend it promptly.

Our online ADHD consultations at Ready Health Clinic in Standish typically last between 1 to 3 hours, with most lasting around 2 hours, depending on the complexity of your case and personal history. During this time, you'll have the opportunity to explore your symptoms, background, and how they affect your daily life in detail with a specialist clinician. Any remaining time is used to complete your personalised diagnostic report. All assessments are conducted in line with NICE guidelines to ensure a thorough, supportive, and patient-centred experience. Trusted by patients across Standish, Wigan, Chorley, Bolton, and throughout the UK, our convenient online ADHD assessments are designed to fit around your life.

During your ADHD assessment at Ready Health Clinic in Standish, your clinician will explore different areas of your life to understand the challenges you face and how ADHD symptoms may be impacting your daily routine. The conversation will be supportive and in-depth, and the clinician will take notes throughout to help build your personalised diagnostic report. Where appropriate, we may ask someone who knows you well—such as a partner or family member—to contribute their perspective, and we’ll also use evidence-based tools like the DIVA checklist and behaviour rating scales to support a thorough understanding. This assessment goes beyond diagnosis, aiming to provide insight into how ADHD affects your life and what kind of support may be beneficial going forward.

Yes, there are just a couple of simple steps to help your ADHD assessment at Ready Health Clinic in Standish run smoothly. If you're having an online appointment, please ensure you're in a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable speaking openly, with a stable internet connection and your camera switched on for the duration of the consultation—avoiding mobile data or 4G if possible to prevent interruptions. If you're attending a face-to-face appointment at our clinic, we provide refreshments and breaks, and you're welcome to bring along any paperwork you feel may support your assessment. We want you to feel relaxed, supported, and ready for your session.

Once you've booked your ADHD assessment with Ready Health Clinic in Standish, you’ll receive a video link via email and text message. Simply click the link around 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time, ensure your device has access to your camera and microphone, and test your setup before clicking “knock” to let us know you’re ready to begin. It’s a quick and easy process designed to make your online consultation smooth and stress-free.

At Ready Health Clinic in Standish, we’ll email your ADHD assessment report directly to you, with most reports sent within 48 hours of your appointment. In some cases, it may take up to 5 days depending on clinical review time, but we always aim to deliver it as quickly as possible to ensure you receive timely, professional feedback.

At Ready Health Clinic in Standish, we’re happy to share your ADHD assessment report with your NHS GP if you’d like us to, although most of our patients choose to share it themselves for convenience and control.

Yes. Our ADHD assessments follow NICE guidelines — the same evidence-based standards used by the NHS in England and Wales. This means your diagnosis and report are fully aligned with NHS clinical practice and can be recognised by NHS professionals for future care, including referrals or shared care arrangements.

NICE stands for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, an organisation whose guidelines are trusted across the NHS and based on the latest and best medical evidence. These guidelines provide clear recommendations on diagnosing and treating conditions like ADHD, helping to ensure consistent, high-quality care across services and supporting informed, shared decision-making between patients and healthcare professionals.

At Ready Health Clinic in Standish, we currently offer ADHD assessments only and are not equipped to carry out Autism diagnoses or combined ADHD and Autism assessments at this time.

Usually, no—because this is a private ADHD diagnosis, you’ll typically need to complete private titration (medication monitoring and dose adjustments) for at least six months to ensure your treatment is stable before the NHS considers taking over. While some NHS GPs may agree to accept a shared care agreement after diagnosis, this is not guaranteed and is entirely at your GP’s discretion, so it’s always worth discussing directly with them.

ADHD can’t be cured, but it can be effectively managed with the right diagnosis, support, and treatment. Many people find that with the proper tools and strategies, they’re able to overcome challenges and lead more balanced, focused lives. If you’re diagnosed through Ready Health Clinic in Standish, we can share your results with your NHS GP—if you choose—to help ensure you receive the most suitable treatment plan moving forward.

Yes, we do offer private titration at Ready Health Clinic in Standish, and you can book your titration appointment online at a date and time that suits you.
To review more information about our Titration services please view our ADHD Titration services page on our website. https://readyhealth.co.uk/services/mental-health-psychology/adhd-titration-medication

Yes, definitely—medication isn’t the only way to manage ADHD, and at Ready Health Clinic in Standish we offer a range of supportive, non-medication options tailored to your needs. This includes practical strategies to improve focus and organisation, supportive letters for your school or employer to request reasonable adjustments, lifestyle advice around sleep, diet, and exercise, and referrals to ADHD coaching or therapy if you’d like additional support. You remain in control of your care, and we’ll work alongside you to find the approach that works best for your life.

No problem—if you need to reschedule your ADHD appointment with Ready Health Clinic in Standish, simply reply to your confirmation email. You can either request a call back to rearrange or let us know your new preferred date and time, and our team will do their best to accommodate a slot that works for you.

An adult ADHD assessment focuses on your personal history, current symptoms, and how they impact your daily life. For a child ADHD assessment depending on how the assessment goes, if our clinicians feel that further clarification is needed—such as how the child communicates or if something arises that requires additional context—we may contact the school for further information. If the responsible adult would like the school to contribute from the outset, we can also share the report proactively with them. This helps build a full picture of the child’s behaviour across different settings, which is essential since ADHD can be more difficult to recognise in children.

Yes, it can take slightly longer. After booking, every patient completes a pre-screening ADHD questionnaire. For children, we also need additional input from the school and parents or carers. The ADHD diagnostic report can only be completed once all questionnaires and supporting documents have been returned.

To ensure an accurate ADHD diagnosis, especially for children, we need three additional documents to capture different perspectives of the child’s daily behavior. Children may not always feel comfortable sharing everything with a clinician and may mask or minimise difficulties. By including feedback from both home and school environments, we can build a reliable and comprehensive understanding—leading to the most effective support and care plan.

Yes, absolutely. If your child is homeschooled, we can request input from your family GP or another nominated NHS professional who knows your child well. This ensures the ADHD assessment remains thorough and reliable, even without school input.