Could it be neurodivergence?
A quick, confidential pre-screening to help you understand what you're experiencing — and what to do next.
What this is (and what it isn't)
Pre-screening is a short, friendly conversation that helps you decide whether a formal assessment might be worth pursuing. It's not a diagnosis, and it won't go on any medical record. Nothing you share is stored against your name unless you choose to give us your email at the end.
Neurodivergence covers a range of experiences — ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and more. Many people have traits of more than one. Our goal isn't to put you in a box; it's to help you figure out which path forward actually fits.
Honest note: Right now our live screener uses validated ADHD questions (the ASRS-6). If autism or other ND types feel more relevant, you can still use the directory and guidance below — and we'll let you know when the broader screener launches.
Pre-Screening...
NHS Right to Choose — what it actually means
If you're in England, you have a legal right to choose where you're assessed on the NHS. This is the single most useful thing most people don't know about.
Under the NHS Patient Choice framework, you can ask your GP to refer you to any qualified provider in England that has an NHS contract — not just the local NHS trust. That includes a number of independent clinics that specialise in ADHD and autism assessments.
Why this matters: NHS waiting lists for ADHD and autism assessments routinely run 3–8 years in many areas. Right to Choose providers often see people within months, sometimes weeks, and the assessment is still funded by the NHS — you don't pay.
Right to Choose currently applies to adults in England registered with an NHS GP. It does not (yet) apply in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, where the rules are different.
Talk to your GP
Book a routine GP appointment. Explain that you'd like to be referred for an assessment under your Right to Choose, and name the provider you'd like to go to.
Pick a provider
Choose any NHS-contracted Right to Choose provider. Our directory lists verified clinics, typical wait times, and what each one covers (ADHD, autism, or both).
GP sends the referral
Your GP submits the referral to your chosen provider. The assessment is funded by the NHS. If the GP isn't sure how, we have a one-page brief you can take with you.
Common pitfalls to watch for
- Some GPs aren't familiar with Right to Choose and may push back. It's a legal entitlement — politely persist, and bring a printed brief if helpful.
- Make sure the provider you pick has a current NHS contract. Going "private" without a contract means you'd pay yourself.
- Wait times vary by provider and shift over time. Check our directory for the latest figures before you ask for a specific clinic.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're already working, learn how Access to Work can fund the support you need.
Learn about Access to Work