What are NHS waits like in Edinburgh?

Waiting times for NHS Lothian are published in the official NHS statistics rather than estimated here, so you can check the current position for your own referral before deciding to go private. Adult ADHD and autism assessment waits are not reported as a separate national measure, so ask your GP or provider for the local figure.

Do I have to travel into Edinburgh?

Not necessarily. In-person appointments are usually in the New Town, West End or Morningside. Most clinics are a short walk from Waverley or Haymarket, or a tram ride from the airport. Most specialists also work by video, so you can be assessed from anywhere in Scotland if travelling is difficult.

Am I charged when I submit this request?

No. Submitting the request is free and no card details are taken. Fees are agreed directly with the specialist you choose before anything is booked.

How quickly will someone contact me?

Within 24 hours. If you submit late at night or over a weekend, expect a reply the next working day, and always by phone or email using the contact details you give.

Which assessments can I request?

ADHD and autism assessments, mental health assessments, and specialist reviews across nutrition, sleep, hormonal health and physiotherapy. If you are unsure what you need, ask for a screening call instead and we will help you choose.

Do you keep my clinical information?

What you type into this booking form is stored so our clinical team can act on it, and it is visible only to authorised staff. Free screening answers are separate and are never stored.

What if I am in crisis?

This form is not for emergencies. If you or someone else is at immediate risk, contact 999 or NHS 111, or use the crisis support page for UK helplines available right now.

Edinburgh, Scotland

A private assessment in Edinburgh, arranged in one request.

NHS Lothian serves 900,000 people across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders.

Request an assessment in Edinburgh

One form, no account, a reply within 24 hours.

Independent specialists · Fees paid directly to the clinician · No booking fee

How do I book a private assessment in Edinburgh?

Send one request with what is going on and a preferred date. Our clinical team replies within 24 hours with the independent Edinburgh specialists who fit, their fees, and the earliest appointment they can offer, in person locally or by video. Making the request costs nothing.

Response: Within 24 hours of your request
Cost to enquire: Free, no card details taken
ADHD assessment fees: £650 to £1,200, paid to the specialist
Typical first appointment: 2 to 4 weeks from booking
Written report: Within 10 working days of the assessment
Edinburgh clinics: In-person appointments are usually in the New Town, West End or Morningside.
Getting there: Most clinics are a short walk from Waverley or Haymarket, or a tram ride from the airport.
Local demand: Edinburgh has one of the highest concentrations of academically-linked private clinicians in the UK.

Sources

Step by step

How it works in Edinburgh

1
Tell us the essentials
Name, contact details and the assessment you are after. Three short steps, no account, and you can stop and come back.
2
Describe what is going on
A few lines about the difficulty, any previous diagnosis and current medication. That is what lets us match you to a specialist who works with this every week rather than the first name on a list.
3
We come back within 24 hours
Our clinical team reviews the request and contacts you with suitable specialists, their fees and the first available appointment. You choose, and you are free to choose none of them.
4
Assessment, report, next steps
You attend the assessment with the specialist directly. Where a report is part of it, you receive it within 10 working days, along with recommendations you and your GP can act on.

Questions

Straight answers

What are NHS waits like in Edinburgh?: Waiting times for NHS Lothian are published in the official NHS statistics rather than estimated here, so you can check the current position for your own referral before deciding to go private. Adult ADHD and autism assessment waits are not reported as a separate national measure, so ask your GP or provider for the local figure.
Do I have to travel into Edinburgh?: Not necessarily. In-person appointments are usually in the New Town, West End or Morningside. Most clinics are a short walk from Waverley or Haymarket, or a tram ride from the airport. Most specialists also work by video, so you can be assessed from anywhere in Scotland if travelling is difficult.
Am I charged when I submit this request?: No. Submitting the request is free and no card details are taken. Fees are agreed directly with the specialist you choose before anything is booked.
How quickly will someone contact me?: Within 24 hours. If you submit late at night or over a weekend, expect a reply the next working day, and always by phone or email using the contact details you give.
Which assessments can I request?: ADHD and autism assessments, mental health assessments, and specialist reviews across nutrition, sleep, hormonal health and physiotherapy. If you are unsure what you need, ask for a screening call instead and we will help you choose.
Do you keep my clinical information?: What you type into this booking form is stored so our clinical team can act on it, and it is visible only to authorised staff. Free screening answers are separate and are never stored.
What if I am in crisis?: This form is not for emergencies. If you or someone else is at immediate risk, contact 999 or NHS 111, or use the crisis support page for UK helplines available right now.