In Chelmsford, Essex, NHS ADHD assessments for adults fall under Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), while children and young people are typically seen through NELFT or local CAMHS pathways depending on age and referral route. Waiting times across both services have been described by local advocacy groups as multi-year, reflecting demand that significantly outstrips current capacity — a pressure that is not unique to Essex but is acutely felt here. Many Chelmsford GPs are aware of the NHS England Right to Choose pathway, which allows adults to self-refer to an alternative NHS-funded provider, yet uptake remains inconsistent, partly because some practices are still uncertain about their obligations under the policy, and partly because approved Right to Choose providers themselves carry growing waiting lists. Families and adults navigating this system often spend considerable time simply confirming which pathway applies to them. While waiting, a qEEG brain activity screening can provide objective, clinically informative data that helps document the neurological picture and supports conversations with clinicians when an NHS appointment does eventually arrive.