For residents of Bristol, accessing an ADHD assessment through the NHS can feel daunting, and many people are understandably exploring every available option. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB oversees local commissioning, and like a number of ICBs across England, it has been reported to apply additional triage steps or administrative scrutiny to Right to Choose referrals, meaning some GPs may encounter guidance that complicates or delays acceptance of these requests, even though the legal entitlement under the NHS Constitution remains in place. The standard NHS pathway in this area currently carries reported waiting times of several years in many cases, whereas an approved Right to Choose provider can, in practice, significantly shorten that wait, sometimes to a matter of months. Before attending your GP appointment, it is worth checking that your chosen provider appears on the NHS England directory of Right to Choose services, so you can present this clearly and confidently. Bringing objective evidence to that conversation, such as a quantitative EEG brain screening report, can meaningfully support your case by demonstrating measurable neurological indicators and encouraging your GP to engage constructively with your referral request.