For residents of Portsmouth, navigating an ADHD diagnosis through the NHS can feel overwhelming, particularly given the lengthy waits reported across Hampshire. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB oversees local commissioning, and while the ICB has not publicly announced a blanket ban on Right to Choose ADHD referrals, GPs in the area have increasingly applied additional triage steps before agreeing to refer, including pre-referral questionnaires and, in some practices, requests for supporting evidence prior to any onward pathway being agreed. The standard NHS ADHD assessment pathway in Hampshire currently carries reported waits of several years in many cases, whereas the Right to Choose route — where a patient selects an alternative NHS-funded provider — can significantly reduce this waiting period, though individual provider availability varies and should be confirmed before your appointment. Before seeing your GP, it is worth checking that your chosen provider actively accepts Right to Choose referrals from Hampshire postcodes, as this list changes regularly. Bringing objective evidence to your GP appointment, such as a qEEG brain screening report, demonstrates that you have engaged seriously with the process and can meaningfully strengthen the referral conversation.