Consultant-led NHS ADHD Service in the North East & North Cumbria

Free - paid for by the NHS under the Right to Choose Framework

One of the shortest wait times in the UK

Full end-to-end care including diagnosis, medication and ongoing mangament

If you're not located in the North East or North Cumbria, please click here to read more about our National ADHD assessments.

Journey

How the
process works

Download referral form here and fill out section one

Take it to your GP to complete and sign

Your GP will send the referral to us

We contact you book your assessment and guide you through the process

Who we are

We are a healthcare service led by senior consultants and GPs bringing you the care you need, when you need it.

NHS Specialist GPs

NHS consultant psychiatrists

Prescribing Clinical Pharmacists

Respected partner to the NHS

ADHD Assessment & Treatment

ADHD affects focus, organisation and self-regulation. We provide NHS-funded assessment and treatment under Right to Choose.

Shorter wait times

Assessment appointments available without long delays.

Consultant-Led Care

Every case discussed with an expert consultant psychiatrist.

NHS funded

No cost to you when referred by your GP.

Virtual appointments

Private, convenient and available nationwide.

Complete ADHD service

Assessment, diagnosis, medication and ongoing reviews.

Simple referral process

Just fill out this form and ask your GP to refer you under Right to Choose.

Download referral form

What is Right To Choose
and your eligibility

If you are aged 18 and over and are registered with a GP in England, you now have a legal right to choose your preferred NHS approved provider for your ADHD assessment.

Please download a self-referral form from our website, give it to your GP and they send it to us. We take care of the rest.

Download referral form

Registered with a GP in England

Over 18 years old

Meet our NHS consultants
and specialist GPs

Dr Hijab Khan

MRCGP, PG Cert Edu, Prac. Dip. PCMH, UKAAN accredited.

Dr Jeremy Mudunkotuwe

BM MA MRCPsych

Dr Aamir Munir

Clinical Director of Transformation, Northumbria Primary Care

Dr Sana Hassan

MBBS, MRCGP

Dr Bahar Maybrey

MRCGP, MD, DRCOG, DFSRH, DIPM

Dr Elizabeth Clark

BM, MRCGP

Dr Paul Hamilton

B.Med.Sci, MBBS, MRCGP

Dr Amanda Powell

BM, MRCGP DRCOG

Dr Lizzie Brown

BSC (Hons), MBCHB (Hons), MRCGP, DFSRH

Dr Naomi Bennett

MBCHB, Bsc (hons) DFSRH, DRCOG, MRCGP

Dr Kerstin O'Connor

MBChB, MRCGP, DRCOG, PGCert

Dr Maria Nyekiova

BSc(Hons), MBBS, MRCGP

Dr Tabassum Siddiqui

MBBS, DRCOG, DFSRH, PGCert, FRCGP

Dr Nick Merritt

MBBS, Bsc (hons), MRCGP

FAQs

Do I need to pay as you’re a private clinic?

No. Right to Choose ADHD assessments are fully funded by the NHS, with no private fees. Medication will be issued on an NHS prescription, standard NHS prescriptions charges may apply (unless you are exempt).

How long will I have to wait?

Wait times at Well Life Clinic are one of the shortest in the UK.

Are there any age limitations?

We offer NHS Right to Choose ADHD assessments for adults aged 18 and over.

Can my GP refuse my request?

No - the NHS cannot legally reject your request for a referral to us unless there is clear evidence of a safety issue.

You’re based in Surrey. Do you offer assessments across the UK?

Yes, we offer virtual appointments with NHS GPs nationwide.

Can you prescribe medication as well as offering assessments?

Yes we can. The support we offer covers consultation and diagnosis through to prescriptions and medication reviews.

What are the benefits of an accurate diagnosis?

An accurate ADHD diagnosis can help you:
- Better understand yourself and your symptoms
- Access the right treatment and support
- Learn strategies to manage daily challenges
- Improve work, relationships, and overall wellbeing
- Reduce frustration by knowing what’s behind your difficulties