For residents of Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Staffordshire area, accessing an ADHD assessment through the NHS remains a significant challenge, with many people reporting waits of several years on the standard NHS pathway under NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB. The Right to Choose pathway, which allows patients to request a referral to an alternative NHS-commissioned provider rather than wait for the local service, has offered a meaningful alternative for some, though NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB has been among the integrated care boards that introduced additional triage or administrative steps that can slow or complicate the referral process, so it is worth confirming your GP practice's current understanding of the pathway before your appointment. As a practical first step, check that your GP surgery is aware of the current Right to Choose guidance and has an up-to-date list of eligible providers, as individual practice knowledge can vary considerably. Bringing objective evidence to your GP appointment, such as a qEEG brain screening report, can meaningfully support the clinical conversation and demonstrate the seriousness of your concerns.