In Watford and the surrounding Hertfordshire area, adult ADHD assessments are commissioned through NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board, with services delivered via the area's NHS Trust and associated mental health providers; CAMHS referrals for children and young people typically go through Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). Waiting times across both pathways are currently substantial, with many patients facing multi-year waits from initial GP referral to formal assessment, a situation that reflects nationwide capacity pressures rather than any local failing. Locally, uptake of the NHS Right to Choose pathway — which allows adults to request an ADHD assessment from an alternative qualified provider at NHS expense — has grown considerably, though many Watford-area GPs remain cautious about initiating these referrals, meaning patients sometimes need to advocate firmly or seek support from local ADHD community groups. If you are waiting for an NHS assessment, qEEG-based screening offers objective, clinically grounded neurological data that can help you and your GP build a clearer picture of your presentation while your place on the waiting list progresses.