ADHD - FOI Response Register

1. What is the health board’s target waiting time for ADHD assessments following referral?

Adults - We do not have a target time and there is no national target time either.

Paediatrics – 12 weeks

2. Of those who are referred, how many are currently assessed within the target timeframe?

Adults N/A, as above.

Paediatrics - 0

3. On average, how long are adults and children waiting for an ADHD assessment after their referral?

Adults - Wait length for adult assessment is 13/14 months

Paediatrics – Up to 25 weeks depends on the response time of parental questionnaire required for initial assessment appointment.

4. On average, how long are children and adults waiting for NHS funded ADHD medication in the health board area?

Adults - N/A

Paediatrics – No current wait

5. How many adults and children are currently waiting for an ADHD assessment in your health board area?

Adults - 210 adults on the waiting list for ADHD assessment currently

Paediatrics - 54