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Online Adult ADHD for Edinburgh and surrounding patients, delivered entirely online via secure GDPR-compliant video. NICE NG87-aligned, led personally by Tina Fox. £675, fixed fee uk-wide. Typically 6–8 weeks from first call, next available soon.

Tina Fox, Clinical Lead at NeuroFX, introducing the clinic in a short video for Edinburgh patients
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Meet Tina · 2 min 28 "Hello, I'm Tina. I'm the lead clinician at NeuroFX."
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Hello, I'm Tina. I'm the lead clinician at NeuroFX. At our CQC-registered clinic, we offer specialist autism and ADHD assessments for children aged six and over and adults.

So after booking an assessment with us online or in person, you'll then be invited to take part in the onboarding process, and that is for you to be able to tell your story. It will include physical and mental health history, and then after that, you'll be sent some additional screening tools, which can all be completed in digital format online. You can pause at any time, and you can do that in the comfort of your own home. This enables me to better understand your story and your individual needs before we meet.

Next is your ADHD assessment, which is either online or in the clinic, coming to talk to me face to face. The process does take about two to three hours. That'll give you a chance to hopefully feel relaxed in an environment where you can tell me about the impacts and difficulties and how these have affected you. This follows all NICE guidelines.

In some situations, I may be able to tell you the diagnosis on the same day that we meet. In other scenarios, I might have to perhaps gain some more evidence. You might need to talk to other people, employers, family, partners, school, university, for me to be able to get a really good idea of the evidence, perhaps that you can't see yourself, and might help towards that diagnosis. You'll be provided a diagnostic report, provided I have all of that evidence, within 14 days.

So wherever you are on your journey, all the information is available on our website. You could book a call to talk to our team. You can book online. You can also simply email us if you have any questions. We do have payment plans available to pay in three or four instalments. So we look forward to meeting you and working with you on your journey.

Meet your clinician

Meet Tina, your Edinburgh ADHD clinician.

Tina Fox is Clinical Lead at NeuroFX. Every online adult ADHD assessment for Edinburgh patients is led by her personally. A short video introduction to who we are, why we do this, and what to expect.

Take a couple of minutes with it. The point of the video is to make the room feel less unfamiliar before you even book a conversation.

Related NeuroFX services

For Edinburgh patients.

A few related neurodevelopmental pathways available to Edinburgh patients.

Regulated, registered and clinically led
Regulated by the Care Quality Commission
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Royal College of Nursing
NICE , National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
CEDR
Information Commissioner's Office
Awards & recognition

Recognised by industry and the regional business community.

SME National Business Awards 2026 Finalist
SME National Business Awards2026 Finalist
East of England StartUp Awards 2026 Regional Winner
East of England StartUp Awards2026 Regional Winner
SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2026 Gold Winner, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce
SME Bedfordshire Business Awards2026 Gold Winner · Bedfordshire Chamber
The Small Business Growth Awards 2026 Regional Runner-up
Small Business Growth AwardsRegional Runner-up 2026 · HSBC × FSB
The assessment

What an online adult ADHD assessment in Edinburgh involves.

A NICE NG87-aligned adult ADHD assessment delivered entirely online via a secure GDPR-compliant video platform. The same DIVA-5 clinical protocol as in-person. Identical fee.

Step 01

Get in touch

Short referral or phone call. We check whether online is the right route for you (vs in-person), and confirm UK eligibility.

Referral or phone
Step 02

Pre-assessment questionnaires

ASRS-v1.1 self-report and a structured developmental history form, completed at home.

~1 hour at home
Step 03

3-hour DIVA-5 online

A full DIVA-5 diagnostic interview with Tina by secure video. Identical protocol to in-person.

3 hours · secure video
Step 04

Same-day clinical conclusion (where possible)

Wherever possible, Tina shares her diagnostic conclusion at the end of the assessment. If diagnosis is appropriate, we discuss next steps including the medication pathway.

Within the appointment
Step 05

Written report within 14 days

Comprehensive NICE-aligned written report, GP-ready, structured for shared care, suitable for DSA and employer use.

Within 14 days
Step 06

Medication & follow-up if appropriate

Six-month titration package available entirely online if medication is the right next step.

Optional · £995 6-month package
Tina Fox, Clinical Lead and Independent Prescriber at NeuroFX
Tina Fox during an assessment at the NeuroFX clinic in Bedford
Your clinician

Tina Fox, your Edinburgh ADHD clinician.

Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner & Independent Prescriber (NISP)

RN · Mental Health PgDip Independent Prescribing NMC PIN · 10B1446E RCN Member CQC Registered

Every NeuroFX online adult ADHD assessment is conducted personally by Tina. 15 years of specialist mental health nursing experience and extensive neurodiversity specialist care, having conducted hundreds of ADHD and autism assessments. Tina is also an independent prescriber and an advanced specialist paediatric sleep practitioner. Assessments and prescribing follow NICE NG87 (ADHD diagnosis and management).

For Edinburgh patients in particular, having one clinician end-to-end means no diagnostic hand-offs and no inconsistency between assessment and prescriber. Same person, all the way through.

How Edinburgh patients are seen

Entirely online, over secure video.

This service is delivered entirely online, UK-wide. No travel to Bedford required. The diagnostic protocol and clinical standard are identical to our in-person pathway.

Single route · Online

Online over secure video.

A secure GDPR-compliant video platform. The session looks and feels like a video call; the diagnostic protocol underneath it is identical to our in-person clinic.

AvailabilityUK-wide
PlatformSecure · GDPR
EquipmentLaptop + webcam
Fee£675
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Your local NHS context

Edinburgh ADHD waiting times and your NHS options.

You are served by NHS Lothian, part of NHS Scotland. A private NeuroFX assessment is typically 6 to 8 weeks (next available soon), available alongside NHS Scotland care rather than replacing it.

What the local data means for patients

In Edinburgh, NHS adult ADHD and autism assessments are the responsibility of NHS Lothian, with services delivered through the city's Health and Social Care Partnerships and accessed by a GP referral to the local Community Mental Health Team. Demand is high and waiting times are long: a Scottish Parliament Information Centre blog reported that, from a June 2024 NHS Lothian Freedom of Information response, the average waiting time for an adult ADHD assessment in Edinburgh was 23.5 months, and Salvesen Mindroom Centre highlighted Edinburgh and Lothians ADHD referrals running at around ten a day in 2023. NeuroFX is a CQC-registered private clinic that offers secure online ADHD and autism assessments to people in Edinburgh, typically completed in 6 to 8 weeks, and this sits alongside NHS Lothian care rather than replacing it.

Scotland does not have NHS England's Right to Choose, so a privately funded assessment is a separate route that runs in parallel to the NHS list rather than a referral within it. On medication, there is currently no NHS Scotland policy requiring shared care after a private diagnosis; National Autism Implementation Team guidance is clear that a private specialist's recommendation does not entitle a patient to NHS prescriptions, so whether your GP enters a shared-care arrangement remains at their sole discretion, and it is worth speaking to your GP first if shared care matters to you.

Locally, autistic adults can draw on Number 6 One Stop Shop in Edinburgh and the Scottish Autism advice line, while the Salvesen Mindroom Centre supports neurodivergent people and their families across Scotland.

NHS context
NHS Lothian

Adult ADHD and autism assessment in this area is planned by NHS Lothian, part of NHS Scotland. Right to Choose is an NHS England scheme and does not apply here.

Figures reflect the trust's own published service page at time of last review. Re-check before relying on it for any decision.

UK-wideSecure GDPR video
£675NeuroFX fee
6–8 wksTypical wait
Your NHS pathway and shared care

Your NHS options in Edinburgh.

Two things every Edinburgh patient asks about, set out clearly so you can choose your route with full information rather than discovering the catch after you have booked.

NHS Scotland · NHS-funded

How an NHS Scotland assessment works.

In Scotland you access an NHS ADHD or autism assessment through a GP referral to your local NHS Lothian Community Mental Health Team, where it joins the waiting list if accepted. Scotland does not have NHS England's Right to Choose, so you cannot direct an NHS-funded referral to a private provider. A NeuroFX assessment is a separate, privately funded route that runs in parallel, typically completed in 6 to 8 weeks.

Right to Choose is an NHS England scheme. It does not apply here, so a private assessment is a separate route, not an NHS-funded one.
Shared care · GP prescribing

Shared care is your GP's decision.

Entering a shared-care arrangement after a private assessment and titration is entirely at the individual GP's sole discretion. There is currently no national NHS Scotland shared-care policy; National Autism Implementation Team guidance is clear that a private specialist's recommendation does not by itself entitle a patient to NHS prescriptions. We cannot guarantee any GP will take on prescribing, so if shared care matters to you, speak to your Edinburgh GP before booking. We provide a structured handover designed to make that conversation as easy as possible.

No surprises. We'd rather lose a booking than have you discover this after you've paid.
Inside the NeuroFX Bedford clinic where Edinburgh patients are seen
About the Edinburgh patients we see

In and around Edinburgh.

Edinburgh is a city that wears its beauty lightly and its complexity with considerable style -- the volcanic rock of the Castle, the medieval spine of the Royal Mile, the Georgian perfection of the New Town, and the wild moorland of Arthur's Seat all within walking distance of each other. It is a city of government, law, finance, arts and medicine in proportions unusual for a city of its size, and the August Festival -- the largest arts festival in the world -- transforms it annually in ways that are both exhausting and extraordinary.

Scotland's capital is a city that has had to think carefully about questions of identity and connection, which has given its cultural and political life a seriousness of purpose that most cities of comparable size do not carry.

This page is for Edinburgh, Livingston, Midlothian, Fife, East Lothian, Falkirk, Stirling and surrounding villages.
Local, practical, named

Local Edinburgh ADHD support & resources.

Schools, universities, employers and parent-carer networks in the Edinburgh area all have routes you can use, some free, all helpful while you wait or after a diagnosis.

Education and additional support for learning

For children and young people in Scotland, schools provide additional support for learning (ASL), coordinated with the local authority (here, City of Edinburgh Council). The school, and where needed an educational psychologist, are the right first contact about how a private assessment supports a child's support plan.

Universities & workplace

Our reports are designed to support Disabled Students' Allowance applications and reasonable-adjustment requests under the Equality Act 2010 at universities, colleges and employers.

Local support near Edinburgh

Genuinely local organisations, neurodiversity-affirming and free at the point of access. We recommend them whether you are a NeuroFX patient or not.

  • Number 6 One Stop Shop (Autism Initiatives Scotland) →Edinburgh-based free post-diagnostic support, drop-ins and one-to-one advice for autistic adults (16+) across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders; self-referral by phone (0131 526 3176) or email.
  • Scottish Autism (national advice line) →Scotland's leading autism charity, with an Advice Line (01259 222022, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm) and LiveChat for autistic adults, parents, carers and professionals across Scotland.
  • Salvesen Mindroom Centre →Edinburgh-based Scottish charity (Great Michael House, Links Place, EH6 7EZ) championing all forms of neurodiversity, with family advice and outreach, support for young people under 25, and a high-school-to-adulthood transitions service.
More from NeuroFX for Edinburgh

Other Edinburgh ADHD & autism pages.

Specific service variants for Edinburgh patients. Same clinic, same clinician, different pathway.

Common questions from Edinburgh patients

Edinburgh ADHD FAQs.

Anything not here? See our full FAQ page or just call us.

Can I have online adult ADHD assessment from Edinburgh?
Yes. NeuroFX delivers this service entirely online to UK adults via a secure GDPR-compliant video platform. NICE NG87-aligned, identical clinical protocol to in-person.
What is the NHS ADHD waiting time near Edinburgh?
NHS waiting times for an adult ADHD or autism assessment in Scotland vary by health board and are often long; the NHS context above sets out the local NHS Lothian picture. A NeuroFX private assessment is typically 6 to 8 weeks from first call.
What is the fee for online adult ADHD assessment in Edinburgh?
Online Adult ADHD Assessment is £675 fixed fee uk-wide. Fees can be split across three interest-free monthly payments.
Will my Edinburgh GP accept a NeuroFX ADHD diagnosis?
Yes. NeuroFX is CQC-registered and our reports follow NICE NG87 (ADHD diagnosis and management). They are routinely accepted by GPs in the Edinburgh area for onward referral and shared-care consideration.
How quickly can NeuroFX see me?
Typically 6 to 8 weeks from first call to assessment. After the assessment, you receive the written report within 14 days.
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