NDP: Waiting Times

Latest Waiting Times

These waiting times are the average, actual waiting times of children assessed or diagnosed that month. Children are booked based on clinical priority and waiting time order, so times may vary for each child. Children may be assessed or diagnosed sooner or later than the waiting times given due to this. Demand on our services remain high and we are working closely with clinical colleagues and key partners to review and improve our pathways in an attempt to reduce waiting times.

 

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

• Children who received their first ADHD  assessment  appointment in  September waited about  19 months.
• Children who received their first ADHD  diagnosis  appointment in  September 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  September 2025  from the date the referral was received to the child's first ADHD assessment is approximately  19 months.
• The  average waiting time  for  September 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  September 2025  waited about  28 months.

 

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