Right to Choose
ICB Right to Choose Register, August 2026 edition
This is a frozen edition of the register, as it stood on 1 August 2026. It will not change. For the current position see the live register.
At this edition, the areas recorded as capped or paused for adult ADHD were home to about 24.2 million adults, which is 52% of adults in England (ONS mid-2024 estimates of residents aged 18 and over).
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What changed between editions
What changed between editions, derived from the recorded history. Where a row was verified for the first time we say so rather than presenting it as a change. Rows with no change are not listed.
1 August 2026
Changes
- NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB: adult ADHD changed from restricted, capped or paused to no restriction reported.
- NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB: adult autism changed from restricted, capped or paused to no restriction reported.
- NHS Frimley ICB (Abolished 1 April 2026, split between Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and Surrey and Sussex): adult ADHD changed from restricted, capped or paused to no status held.
- NHS Frimley ICB (Abolished 1 April 2026, split between Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and Surrey and Sussex): adult autism changed from restricted, capped or paused to no status held.
- NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB (now part of Surrey and Sussex ICB): adult ADHD changed from restricted, capped or paused to no restriction reported.
- NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB (now part of Surrey and Sussex ICB): adult autism changed from restricted, capped or paused to no restriction reported.
First verified at this sweep
These rows are not changes. We checked them for the first time on this date, so we hold nothing earlier to compare them against.
- NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB (now part of Central East ICB): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (now part of Thames Valley ICB): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB (now part of Central East ICB): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Devon ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Dorset ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Gloucestershire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB (now part of Central East ICB (Hertfordshire) and Essex ICB (West Essex)): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Kent and Medway ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. Adult autism recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Lincolnshire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (now part of Essex ICB): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB (now part of Norfolk and Suffolk ICB): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as sources conflict. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS North East London ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS North West London ICB (now part of West and North London ICB): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Northamptonshire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Somerset ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS South East London ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as restricted, capped or paused. Adult autism recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS South West London ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS South Yorkshire ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB: first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB (now part of Norfolk and Suffolk ICB (Suffolk) and Essex ICB (North East Essex)): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as sources conflict. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
- NHS Sussex ICB (now part of Surrey and Sussex ICB): first verified. Adult ADHD recorded as no restriction reported. We hold no earlier verified observation for this row.
NHS North East London ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Autism services (adults) · NHS North East London ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“In most cases you will need to have a referral from your GP or another healthcare professional to access autism services. Some services do accept self referrals directly from patients”
NHS North Central London ICB (now part of West and North London ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of West and North London ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Activity restrictions reported: providers told to limit bookings. Restrictions reported to run at least until April 2026. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- ICB Update on ADHD assessments · NHS North Central London ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
This link did not resolve when we last checked on 1 August 2026. Use the archived copy.
“all providers, including NHS organisations and private providers delivering NHS services under Right to Choose, have Indicative Activity Plans (IAPs) in place that set out the number of NHS funded...”
- North Central and North West London Integrated Care Boards will formally merge · NCL Health and Care · no publication date on the source
NHS North West London ICB (now part of West and North London ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of West and North London ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- North Central and North West London Integrated Care Boards will formally merge · NHS North West London ICS · no publication date on the source
“From 1 April 2026, please visit the new NHS West and North London website for the latest information, news and updates.”
- Patient choice · NHS West and North London ICB · no publication date on the source
“If you are referred for consultant-led treatment or to a mental health service, you have the right to choose which organisation or provider you would like to receive your outpatient care from”
NHS South East London ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism no restriction reported. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Approved provider list reduced- ADHD (adults) · NHS South East London ICS · no publication date on the source archived copy
“All referrals for a first adult ADHD assessment must be sent to the SEL Adult ADHD Referrals Triage Service.”
- NHS South East London ICB · ADHD UK · 26 May 2026 archived copy
“RESTRICTION: all adult referrals (including Right to Choose) must pass through the SEL Adult Referral Triage Service, where they are administratively and clinically triaged before being referred to...”
NHS South West London ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism, Right To Choose · NHS South West London ICB · 1 July 2026 archived copy
“If your GP agrees that an ADHD or autism assessment is appropriate for you or your child, with Right To Choose you can access a wider range of provider organisations - NHS and private - paid for by...”
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Restriction tightened rather than lifted. Activity caps carried into 2026/27 at a reduced level with no published end date. Referrals can still be made and added to a waiting list.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Restriction tightened rather than lifted. Activity caps carried into 2026/27 at a reduced level with no published end date. Referrals can still be made and added to a waiting list.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Activity restrictions reported: providers told to limit bookings. Restrictions reported to run at least until April 2026. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Key updates: Autism and ADHD Assessment Services · NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB · March 2026
“People currently waiting for an assessment through the Right to Choose pathway will only be offered an assessment in 2027 if they meet prioritisation criteria”
- Right to Choose ADHD and autism frequently asked questions · NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“We recognise that providers have been unable to meet the access times they previously advertised due to the introduction of these plans, and we apologise for the frustration and uncertainty this has...”
A provider says: “We have now reached the end of the appointments agreed and funded by Hampshire and Isle of Wight for this financial year.”
NHS Kent and Medway ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Right to Choose · NHS Kent and Medway ICB (kmhealthandcare.uk) · no publication date on the source archived copy
“All referrals for autism assessment must be sent to Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) to clinically screen/triage.”
- FOI response FOI.26.KAM068 · NHS Kent and Medway ICB, published by ADHD UK · 26 May 2026
“Do you have any indicative activity plans in place for Right to Choose ADHD Adult Assessment providers?”
NHS Sussex ICB (now part of Surrey and Sussex ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Surrey and Sussex ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Right to Choose for mental health care (including all aged Autism and ADHD) · NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“If you or a family member need a referral into an adult mental health service, including Autism and ADHD services, then Right to Choose may apply, but it would depend on the type of service you need.”
NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB (now part of Surrey and Sussex ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Surrey and Sussex ICB.
No restriction reported since 1 August 2026, previously restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted (recorded 28 November 2025).
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Activity restrictions reported: providers told to limit bookings. Restrictions reported to run at least until April 2026. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
No restriction found- New NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board to take effect from 1 April · NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
A provider says: “many providers have already reached their planned limits for the financial year ending March 2026”
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (now part of Thames Valley ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Thames Valley ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- ADHD services · NHS Thames Valley ICB · no publication date on the source
This publisher blocks automated link checks, so we could not verify it from a script on 1 August 2026. It is not known to be dead.
“Patients can request right to choose assessments (RtC) via their GP, however GPs are not obliged to make a referral unless they believe it is clinically appropriate to do so including the choice of...”
- NHS Thames Valley ICB FOI response, FOI-TV-2605-055 · NHS Thames Valley ICB, published by ADHD UK · 29 June 2026
“A full list of providers that currently hold an Indicative Activity Plan for Adult ADHD with Thames Valley ICB is provided below.”
A provider says: “completed their allocation”
NHS Frimley ICB (Abolished 1 April 2026, split between Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and Surrey and Sussex)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Abolished 1 April 2026, split between Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and Surrey and Sussex.
No status held since 1 August 2026, previously restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted (recorded 28 November 2025).
Commissioner abolished on 1 April 2026 and its area split between three successor commissioners. No successor position for this former footprint has been published, so we record no status rather than carry the old one forward. Check the successor commissioner covering your GP practice.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no status held, adult autism no status held. Commissioner abolished on 1 April 2026 and its area split between three successor commissioners. No successor position for this former footprint has been published, so we record no status rather than carry the old one forward. Check the successor commissioner covering your GP practice.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Activity restrictions reported: providers told to limit bookings. Restrictions reported to run at least until April 2026. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
Not established- Important Update Regarding Your ADHD Care (Frimley adults Right to Choose letter) · ADHD 360 · February 2026
“When NHS Frimley ICB confirms further funding is available, services will resume, and we will begin booking assessments again. At this stage, we cannot give you a specific timeframe for your...”
- Right to Choose Wait Times and ICB Requirements · ADHD 360 · 11 July 2026 archived copy
“NHS Thames Valley ICB / Previously: NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB / East Berks LSOAs / Average waiting time 2+ Years”
A provider says: “When NHS Frimley ICB confirms further funding is available, services will resume, and we will begin booking assessments again.”
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- LDAN Support in Swindon (and identical pages for Bath and North East Somerset, and Wiltshire) · NHS BSW ICB (BSW Together) · 28 June 2024 archived copy
“BSW ICB does not currently hold contracts with any Right to Choose service providers. These providers are commissioned by other NHS organisations in England and offer their services through the...”
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Accessing autism and ADHD assessments via Right to Choose · NHS BNSSG ICB (Healthier Together) · no publication date on the source archived copy
“In some cases you may find a provider has already carried out their planned number of assessments for BNSSG patients, for the year.”
- FOI.ICB-2627/023, Adults and Children's ADHD and Autism Waiting Times, Capacity and Patient Choice · NHS BNSSG ICB · 16 June 2026
“Everyone keeps their legal Right to Choose option”
NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Learning disabilities and neurodivergence · NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
NHS Devon ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- ADHD and Autism FAQ, referral guidance key messages · NHS Devon Formulary and Referral Website (NHS Devon ICB) · no publication date on the source archived copy
“Please be aware that RTC providers have been asked to support a minimum 14 week wating time [sic] from GP referral to first appointment/assessment.”
- A Message From NHS Devon ICB · NHS Devon ICB (PDF hosted by provider ADHD 360) · 23 February 2026 archived copy
“NHS Devon ICB, and many ICBs across England, are facing significant demand for ADHD services. This demand is higher than NHS resources available and therefore we are currently having to manage demand...”
NHS Dorset ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- All Age Neurodevelopmental Pathway · NHS Dorset ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“While our primary focus is on children and young people, this is part of a broader plan to improve services for everyone, including adults.”
- Neurodiversity Hub Dorset update, April 2026 · NHS Dorset ICB · 9 April 2026 archived copy
“Whilst children and young people have been the immediate focus, adults remain an important part of our wider neurodiversity programme.”
NHS Gloucestershire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Month 3 (June) Cluster Finance Report, Meeting of ICB Joint Cluster Board, Public Session · NHS Gloucestershire ICB · 29 July 2026
“We have experienced high levels of spend on ADHD leading to a £0.4m YTD overspend. As such we are now forecasting to overspend our budget in this area by £2.8m. Work is underway to agree indicative...”
NHS Somerset ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- NHS Somerset ICB FOI response · NHS Somerset ICB, published by ADHD UK · 4 December 2025
“The IAPs that have been set are based on commissioning activity across Somerset. Consideration has been given to system affordability, performance, and the balance between demand and capacity.”
- NHS Right to Choose wait times and updates · Clinical Partners · 14 May 2026
“We have now reached the end of the appointments agreed and funded by Somerset ICB for this financial year.”
A provider says: “We have now reached the end of the appointments agreed and funded by Somerset ICB for this financial year.”
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB (now part of Central East ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Central East ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- NHS Central East Integrated Care Board · NHS England · no publication date on the source
- Board in Public papers, 26 June 2026 · NHS Central East ICB · 26 June 2026
“Recovery programme to stabilise demand, activity and spend through immediate actions including IAPs, access control and contract enforcement.”
NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB (now part of Central East ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Central East ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Board in Public papers, 26 June 2026 · NHS Central East ICB · 26 June 2026
“The ICB also continues to carry significant financial risk in acute sector activity, neurodevelopmental service demand, and complex cases”
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB (now part of Central East ICB (Hertfordshire) and Essex ICB (West Essex))
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Central East ICB (Hertfordshire) and Essex ICB (West Essex).
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Adult Autism and ADHD specialist service providers · NHS Essex ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has commissioned new specialist providers to deliver Autism and ADHD assessments for adults in Essex.”
NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (now part of Essex ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Essex ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Autism and ADHD assessments in Essex, Adult Autism and ADHD specialist service providers · NHS Essex ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“Under the NHS Right to Choose, patients have the legal right to choose who provides their Autism or ADHD care.”
NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB (now part of Norfolk and Suffolk ICB)
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Norfolk and Suffolk ICB.
First recorded 1 August 2026: Sources conflict, treat with caution. No earlier verified observation held.
Sources conflict, treat with caution. Following the 1 April 2026 reorganisation the evidence for this footprint points in opposite directions under the same successor commissioner, so we record no settled position rather than invent one. Check directly with the provider and the successor commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD sources conflict, treat with caution, adult autism sources conflict, treat with caution. Sources conflict, treat with caution. Following the 1 April 2026 reorganisation the evidence for this footprint points in opposite directions under the same successor commissioner, so we record no settled position rather than invent one. Check directly with the provider and the successor commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- ADHD assessment guidance (Norfolk and Waveney) · NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB · 16 February 2026 archived copy
“All of the approved 'Right to Choose' providers above are contractually obliged to contact patients within 10 working days of receiving the referral.”
- Neurodevelopmental services and support · NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“Skylight Psychiatry are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board to provide adult autism diagnostic assessments.”
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB (now part of Norfolk and Suffolk ICB (Suffolk) and Essex ICB (North East Essex))
Commissioner reorganised on 1 April 2026. Now part of Norfolk and Suffolk ICB (Suffolk) and Essex ICB (North East Essex).
First recorded 1 August 2026: Sources conflict, treat with caution. No earlier verified observation held.
Sources conflict, treat with caution. Following the 1 April 2026 reorganisation the evidence for this footprint points in opposite directions under the same successor commissioner, so we record no settled position rather than invent one. Check directly with the provider and the successor commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD sources conflict, treat with caution, adult autism sources conflict, treat with caution. Sources conflict, treat with caution. Following the 1 April 2026 reorganisation the evidence for this footprint points in opposite directions under the same successor commissioner, so we record no settled position rather than invent one. Check directly with the provider and the successor commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Neurodevelopmental services and support · NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“Skylight Psychiatry are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board to provide adult autism diagnostic assessments.”
NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Referrals paused- Birmingham Support Whilst Waiting · NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB · no publication date on the source
“The following Right to Choose providers have paused new assessments for the remainder of the 2025/26 financial year: Clinical Partners / Psychiatry UK / ADHD 360”
- Update on NHS autism and ADHD assessments in NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB · Clinical Partners · 16 July 2026
“NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board has asked Clinical Partners to temporarily pause new Right to Choose autism and ADHD assessment bookings.”
NHS Black Country ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Activity restrictions reported: providers told to limit bookings. Restrictions reported to run at least until April 2026. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Right to Choose referrals for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Condition... · NHS Black Country ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“Your GP can refer direct to the provider chosen by you and does not need to seek funding approval from the ICB, or submit an individual funding request to the ICB.”
- NHS Black Country ICB area page · ADHD UK · 19 June 2026
“The ICB has IAPs in place for RtC ADHD providers.”
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
No restriction reported since 1 August 2026, previously restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted (recorded 28 November 2025).
Restriction formally ended. The ICB Board approved a new all-age Right to Choose policy on 18 March 2026, implemented 13 May 2026, removing the previous age bar on patients over 25. Referrals are accepted and queued.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. Restriction formally ended. The ICB Board approved a new all-age Right to Choose policy on 18 March 2026, implemented 13 May 2026, removing the previous age bar on patients over 25. Referrals are accepted and queued.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Selective pause reported: referrals paused for patients over 25. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
Approved provider list reduced- New ADHD and autism policy implemented in Coventry and Warwickshire · NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Happy Healthy Lives) · 14 May 2026
“NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB has today announced that they have implemented a new ADHD and autism policy that reopens referral routes for patients of all ages, which is effective immediately.”
- ADHD and Autism · NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB (Happy Healthy Lives) · no publication date on the source
“Following the introduction of a new ADHD and autism policy, from May 2026 people of all ages in Coventry and Warwickshire can be referred for an assessment for ADHD and/or autism.”
NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Sheffield ADHD and Autism waiting list · NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB (Joined Up Care Derbyshire) · no publication date on the source archived copy
“request an assessment, via referral from your GP, from a provider on the national NHS framework, using your 'right to choose'”
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Approved provider list reduced- Autism (Learning Disabilities and Autism) · NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS · no publication date on the source archived copy
“Right to Choose applies to autism and ADHD assessments for children under 18s.”
- Updates: Right To Choose Service · Psychiatry UK · 15 June 2026 archived copy
“Herefordshire and Worcestershire | Autism Assessment Wait Time: Standard | ADHD Assessment Wait Time: Standard”
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Update on Autism and ADHD Right to Choose services - April 2026 · NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB · 14 January 2026 archived copy
“whilst a provider can accept your referral and add you to their waiting list, in order to stay within their allocation, they may need to pause or delay the date that they can offer an appointment”
- NHS Right to Choose wait times and updates · Clinical Partners · 27 July 2026
“We have now reached the end of the appointments agreed and funded by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB for this financial year.”
A provider says: “We have now reached the end of the appointments agreed and funded by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB for this financial year.”
NHS Lincolnshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- ADHD - pathways and support · NHS Lincolnshire ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
NHS Northamptonshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Autism and ADHD (Right to Choose section) · Integrated Care Northamptonshire · no publication date on the source archived copy
“if a GP agrees that an ADHD or autism assessment is clinically appropriate, the individual has the right to choose a provider that offers this service under NHS funding.”
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Right to Choose, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) · NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB · January 2026
“Assessment services, such as adult autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment services are within the scope of the legal right to choose.”
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- All-Age ADHD and Autism Services · NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“We have heard that waiting times for Autism and ADHD assessments are far too long, pathways are confusing, and support is inconsistent before and after diagnosis.”
NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Approved provider list reduced- NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB area page (NHS provider FOI data) · ADHD UK · 11 May 2026
- Updates: Right To Choose Service · Psychiatry UK · no publication date on the source archived copy
“NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB - Autism: Standard | ADHD: Standard”
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Patient's right to choose · Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (HNY Policy... · 17 December 2025 archived copy
“NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB support every person's Right To Choose.”
NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism · NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“GPs can refer people for autism and or ADHD assessments. Providers are accepting referrals, but demand remains high and waiting times are long.”
- FOI ICB 25-464 response letter · NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB · 26 February 2026
“The ICB is currently still in the process of agreeing activity plans with providers. Referral criteria under the Right to Choose is based on the NHS Choice Framework.”
NHS South Yorkshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: No restriction reported. No earlier verified observation held.
No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction found at this sweep. Referrals are accepted and queued. This records the absence of a reported restriction, not a positive confirmation from the commissioner.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
No restriction found- Right to Choose in Sheffield - Neurodevelopment · NHS South Yorkshire ICB · May 2025 archived copy
“To go through the Right to Choose pathway, you will first need to speak to a GP at your practice about why you think you or another adult, or child / young person has ADHD or autism”
NHS West Yorkshire ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Activity restrictions reported: providers told to limit bookings. Restrictions reported to run at least until April 2026. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Activity Plan · NHS West Yorkshire ICB / West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership · no publication date on the source
“NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB) has agreed a minimum waiting time for all autism and ADHD assessments for patients under the care of independent providers. This minimum waiting time...”
- NHS West Yorkshire ICB FOI response ref 059FOI2627 (data as at 29 May 2026), collated by ADHD UK · NHS West Yorkshire ICB via ADHD UK · 29 May 2026
“negotiating IAPs [Indicative Activity Plans] with all Right to Choose providers for 2026/27”
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Approved provider list reduced- Clinical Commissioning Policy CMICB_Clin120: Adult ADHD, Version 1.0 (clause 1.3) · NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB · 23 December 2025 archived copy
“a diagnostic assessment is only offered if an adult's (18 years and above) ADHD symptoms continue to cause significant functional impairment in at least two life domains AND environmental...”
- ADHD services for adults · NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB · no publication date on the source archived copy
“In 2026/27, the ICB will be buying fewer adult ADHD assessments than it did in 2025/26.”
NHS Greater Manchester ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Restriction tightened rather than lifted. The reported November 2025 pause did not expire in April 2026; it reset into a capped 2026/27 activity year with no published end date. Referrals can still be made and added to a waiting list.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Restriction tightened rather than lifted. The reported November 2025 pause did not expire in April 2026; it reset into a capped 2026/27 activity year with no published end date. Referrals can still be made and added to a waiting list.
- 28 November 2025: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. Referral pause reported: all non-urgent Right to Choose referrals paused, new triage system. Verify current status with the provider and your ICB before referral. Special Needs Jungle, 28 November 2025
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- ADHD and Autism Assessments · NHS Greater Manchester ICB · no publication date on the source
“NHS Greater Manchester gave all Right to Choose providers their planned workload and funding allocations (known as Indicative Activity Plans) in April 2026”
- FOI 2026/1750 · NHS Greater Manchester ICB · 21 May 2026
“NHS GM has Indicative Activity Plans in place with all known providers”
A provider says: “We have now reached the end of the appointments agreed and funded by Greater Manchester ICB for this financial year.”
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB
First recorded 1 August 2026: Restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted. No earlier verified observation held.
Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
Full recorded history (2 observations)
- 1 August 2026: adult ADHD restricted: capped or paused, referrals still accepted, adult autism no restriction reported. Right to Choose is capped or paused here, not closed. The November 2025 restrictions did not expire in April 2026; in most affected areas they reset into a capped 2026/27 financial year, several with no published end date. You can still be referred and added to a waiting list. Verify the current position with the provider and your ICB before referral.
- 8 July 2026: adult ADHD no restriction reported, adult autism no restriction reported. No restriction reported. This row has not been individually verified against an ICB publication; it records the absence of a reported restriction, not a confirmation that referrals are open.
Sources
Capped: a fixed number funded each year- Adult ADHD position statement · NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB · 11 March 2026 archived copy
“has requested that all adult ADHD service providers reduce the number of new adult ADHD assessments they offer from April onwards for patients who have waited less than 52 weeks.”
- NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB area page (FOI response dated 26 May 2026, data as at 31 March 2026) · ADHD UK · 26 May 2026
“IAPs in place for 16 adult RtC providers, capped at 4-39 new assessments/month (~138/month total).”
General information, not legal or clinical advice. Finally Seen is not affiliated with any ICB, the NHS, or DWP. Every row here reflects publicly available information as at 1 August 2026 and is deliberately not updated; always verify the current position with the ICB or provider before referral.