Buxton falls within the catchment area of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which holds responsibility for both adult and CAMHS ADHD assessment services across the county. As with much of England, waiting times for an NHS ADHD assessment in this area are substantial — multi-year waits are widely reported for adults, and CAMHS pathways face similarly significant pressures, reflecting a well-documented national shortfall in specialist capacity rather than any failing particular to Derbyshire. Many Buxton-based GPs refer through the standard Derbyshire Healthcare route, though uptake of the NHS Right to Choose pathway — which allows adults to request an assessment from an alternative accredited provider at no personal cost — has been growing locally as awareness increases; it is worth raising this option explicitly with your GP, as not all surgeries routinely offer it. If you are currently navigating this wait, a qEEG brain-activity screening can provide objective, clinically recognised neurological data to help inform conversations with your GP, support workplace or school adjustments, and build a clearer picture of your needs long before a formal diagnosis is reached.