About waiting times

The waiting times we show are the average times for children who were assessed or diagnosed that month.

We book appointments based on how urgent the child's needs are and how long they've been waiting. This means some children may be seen sooner or later than the average time.

Our services are very busy, but we are working hard to improve the process and reduce waiting times.


ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

  • Children who received their first ADHD assessment appointment in August waited about 18 months.
  • Children who received their first ADHD diagnosis appointment in August waited about 19 months.
  • There is currently a 12 month wait for children to have their first medication appointment, after they have had their diagnosis.
  • Our average waiting time for August 2025 from the date the referral was received to the child's first ADHD assessment is approximately 18 months.
  • The average waiting time for August 2025 from the date the referral was received to child's diagnosis appointment is approximately 19 months.
  • The current wait times from Diagnosis to receiving medication is approximately 12 months.

 

Autism

  • Children who received their first Autism assessment appointment in August 2025 waited about 27 months.

 

 

Unable to make your appointment?

If you're unable to make your appointment, please contact Central Booking Service with as much notice as possible, so that we can offer the appointment to someone else.

In 2024, we lost 133 ADHD and 194 Autism assessment appointments due to children not attending or cancelling at short notice. These appointments could have been offered to another child waiting for their assessment.

 

Central Booking Service: 0121 683 2320

  • 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
  • 9.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. on Wednesday.

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