For residents of Brighton and the wider East Sussex area, ADHD assessments are commissioned through NHS Sussex ICB, which has faced significant pressure on its diagnostic services in recent years. Like many integrated care boards across England, NHS Sussex ICB has reported extended waits on the standard NHS pathway, with some patients waiting several years from referral to assessment — a situation that understandably causes real distress for those seeking clarity about their mental health. Under the NHS Right to Choose framework, eligible patients registered with a GP in this area can request a referral to an alternative provider, though it is worth noting that NHS Sussex ICB, in line with national guidance, may apply administrative steps to verify eligibility before processing such requests. Before attending your GP appointment, it is worth confirming that your practice is aware of the current Right to Choose policy and has a process in place for issuing these referrals, as awareness and confidence can vary between surgeries. Bringing objective evidence to that conversation — such as a qEEG brain screening report highlighting neurological patterns consistent with attention difficulties — can meaningfully support your case and demonstrate to your GP that your concerns are well-founded.