Please provide the following data relating to both your own health board area and NHS Scotland as a whole (where you hold such data).
The wait times from GP referral to assessment being completed. “Adult ADHD Assessment" for the last 5 years
Please note adult MH services did not provide an ADHD assessment service prior to 2021.
2021 – Shortest wait = 14 days, longest wait = 363 days
2022 – Shortest wait = 12 days, longest wait = 347 days
2023 – Shortest wait = 53 days, longest wait = 262 days
Please note individuals are prioritised depending on the urgency of the referral. Also individuals often do not attend numerous appointments and therefore result in a long wait.
