For residents of Northampton seeking an ADHD assessment, navigating the current system requires some patience and preparation. NHS Northamptonshire ICB commissions the local adult ADHD pathway, and like many ICBs across England it has been reviewing how Right to Choose referrals are processed, with some reports of additional triage steps or eligibility checks being introduced before a referral is formally accepted. The standard NHS-commissioned pathway in Northamptonshire currently carries a significant waiting time, often estimated at several years in the most challenging periods, whereas a Right to Choose referral to a qualifying independent provider can, in practice, reduce that wait considerably, though individual timescales still vary. Before attending your GP appointment, it is worth confirming that NHS Northamptonshire ICB is currently accepting Right to Choose ADHD referrals and checking whether any supporting documentation or pre-referral steps are required, as policies can change with relatively little public notice. Bringing objective evidence to your GP appointment, such as a quantitative EEG brain screening report, can meaningfully support your case and demonstrate the clinical seriousness of your concerns before any formal referral decision is made.