NHS waiting times in Bradford for ADHD
Bradford and Airedale Neurodevelopmental Service does not publish a current specific adult ADHD wait time. The service has a history of demand management challenges: it opened in April 2015, closed to referrals after its first year due to demand, and reopened the ADHD pathway after 18 months. Demand has continued to grow significantly since then. Bradford falls under West Yorkshire ICB, which also includes Leeds, whose service has been closed to new referrals since October 2024.
Bradford falls under West Yorkshire ICB alongside Leeds, where the NHS adult ADHD service has been closed since October 2024. Bradford's own BANDS service has a history of capacity challenges and does not publish its current wait. Bradford's Local Offer explicitly directs adult ADHD referrals to BANDS while highlighting Right to Choose as the alternative.
Your options in Bradford
There are currently several routes to an adult ADHD assessment for people in Bradford.
Multi-year; BANDS does not currently publish a specific figure
Referrals accepted subject to GP assessment and local capacity.
Approximately 44 weeks through Right to Choose providers in West Yorkshire ICB
West Yorkshire ICB covers both Bradford and Leeds. With the Leeds LYPFT service closed to new referrals, Right to Choose is heavily promoted across West Yorkshire as the primary NHS-funded alternative.
Within days
Private assessment by a GMC-registered consultant psychiatrist. £799 all inclusive. Full report within 7 days. No referral needed.
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Available by video call. No referral needed. Report within 7 days.
What a Distinct assessment involves
A Distinct assessment is a 60 to 90 minute structured clinical interview conducted by a GMC-registered consultant psychiatrist via secure video call. It uses the DIVA-5 diagnostic interview alongside validated symptom rating scales, following DSM-5 criteria throughout. You can attend from anywhere in England including Bradford, without travelling.
Before your appointment you complete a pre-assessment questionnaire covering your symptoms, history, and daily functioning. At the end of the consultation your psychiatrist shares their clinical conclusion verbally. Your full written report follows within 7 days.
All Distinct assessments are conducted directly by the consultant psychiatrist, not reviewed or countersigned by one. This distinction matters for GP acceptance and shared-care prescribing.
Your report and what it enables
Your written diagnostic report is delivered within 7 days of your consultation. It covers your symptom history, the DSM-5 criteria met, the impact on your daily functioning, and clinical recommendations for next steps. It includes a letter addressed to your GP summarising the findings.
Your report can also be used for workplace adjustments under the Equality Act, Disabled Students' Allowance applications, and DVLA disclosure where required. There is no time limit on when you can use it.
Most Bradford GPs will accept a diagnosis from a GMC-registered consultant psychiatrist for shared-care prescribing. NHS England guidance indicates GPs should not normally refuse prescribing following a diagnosis from a qualified specialist. We recommend discussing shared-care with your practice alongside booking your assessment. More on sharing your report with your GP.
Frequently asked questions
NHS waiting time data for Bradford reflects publicly available information from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and the relevant ICB, current as of April 2026. Waiting times change and we recommend verifying current figures directly with your GP or the relevant trust.