For residents of York, access to ADHD assessment continues to be a significant challenge under the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB, which commissions local mental health services. Waiting times on the standard NHS pathway in this region have been reported to stretch to several years in some cases, leaving many adults and parents of children struggling without a formal diagnosis or support. The Right to Choose pathway, which allows patients in England to request assessment through an alternative NHS-funded provider, can offer a considerably faster route, often measured in months rather than years, though NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB has been among the commissioners applying additional administrative scrutiny to Right to Choose referrals, so patients may encounter triage steps or eligibility checks that were not previously in place. Before attending their GP appointment, a York resident should confirm in writing that their chosen provider is actively accepting NHS Right to Choose referrals in their area, as acceptance status can change. Bringing objective evidence such as a quantitative EEG brain screening report to that conversation can meaningfully support your case and demonstrate clinical seriousness to your GP.