For residents of Telford seeking an ADHD assessment, navigating the current system requires some patience and preparation. NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB oversees local commissioning, and like many ICBs across England it has faced significant pressure on its ADHD pathway; reported waiting times on the standard NHS route in this area can stretch to several years, leaving many adults and young people without timely support. Under the national Right to Choose framework, patients registered with a GP in England retain the legal entitlement to request a referral to an alternative qualified provider, and this route has generally offered considerably shorter waits than the local NHS pathway, often measured in months rather than years. Before your GP appointment, it is worth confirming that your GP practice is familiar with the Right to Choose process and checking that your chosen provider appears on the current NHS England approved list, as this list is periodically updated and eligibility can change. Bringing objective evidence to that appointment — such as results from a quantitative EEG brain screening assessment, which provides measurable neurological data rather than relying solely on self-reported symptoms — can meaningfully strengthen your case and demonstrate to your GP that your concerns are grounded in clinical detail.