In Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire area, NHS ADHD assessments for both adults and children are commissioned through Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, with clinical services largely delivered by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). Waiting times for a formal assessment currently span several years for most patients, reflecting demand that substantially outstrips available capacity across the region. Many local GPs refer routinely to MPFT, though awareness of the NHS Right to Choose pathway — which allows adults to request an assessment from any CQC-registered provider at NHS cost — remains inconsistent among practices in Shrewsbury, meaning some patients are not always advised of this option at the point of referral. Families seeking CAMHS assessment often face particular uncertainty, as paediatric pathways carry their own distinct pressures and can feel especially opaque. While waiting for NHS provision, a qEEG brain-mapping screen offers an objective, evidence-based snapshot of neurological function that can usefully inform conversations with clinicians and support families in understanding their situation with greater clarity.