In Harrogate and the surrounding North Yorkshire area, NHS ADHD assessments for both adults and children (CAMHS) fall under the remit of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), which covers a broad and largely rural geography that places considerable strain on available clinical capacity. Current waiting times for a first assessment appointment are widely reported as multi-year, with many patients and families describing waits that begin before a formal referral is even accepted. GP referral patterns in the area can vary significantly between practices, and some patients have reported difficulty obtaining an initial referral at all, particularly for adult presentations. The NHS Right to Choose pathway — which allows eligible adults in England to request assessment from an alternative accredited provider — is available in principle here, though awareness among local GPs remains inconsistent and uptake has been uneven. For those facing a lengthy wait, a qEEG brain activity screening can provide objective, clinically grounded evidence of attention-related patterns to share with your GP or future assessing clinician.