| Reference | FOI 2025/1513 |
|---|---|
| Description | ADHD Service Provision, Demand and Contracts |
| Date Requested | 11/12/2025 |
| Date Replied | 18/12/2025 |
| Category | LDA Transformation |
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting the following information regarding current ADHD service provision:
1. Current Waiting Lists and Demand
Current number of people waiting for ADHD assessment (broken down by adults/children)
NHS GM does not hold this information. It would need to be obtained from the providers listed in Q2 for those who hold a contract with NHS GM. NHS GM does not currently receive waiting-list information from Right to Choose providers
Average waiting time from referral to assessment (current data)
NHS GM does not hold this information. It would need to be obtained from the providers listed in Q2 for those who hold a contract with NHS GM. NHS GM does not currently receive this information from Right to Choose providers
Longest current wait time for ADHD assessment
NHS GM does not hold this information. It would need to be obtained from the providers listed in Q2 for those who hold a contract with NHS GM. NHS GM does not currently receive this information from Right to Choose providers
Number of referrals received monthly for ADHD assessment (last 12 months data)
NHS GM does not hold this information. It would need to be obtained from the providers listed in Q2 for those who hold a contract with NHS GM. NHS GM does not currently receive this information from Right to Choose providers
Number of assessments completed monthly (last 12 months data)
NHS GM does not hold this information. It would need to be obtained from the providers listed in Q2 for those who hold a contract with NHS GM. NHS GM does not currently receive this information from Right to Choose providers
2. Service Providers and Contracts
List of all NHS providers delivering ADHD assessment services in your area
• Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
List of all Right to Choose providers currently accepting referrals from your ICB
• ADHD 360
• Care ADHD
• Clinical Partners
• Dr J & Colleagues
• Psychiatry UK
• Harrow Health
• Health Harmonie
• Holistic ADHD Solutions (ADHDNET)
• RTN Mental Health Solutions / Medical
• Psicon
• Problem Shared (TeleDoc)
• Oakdale Centre
• Mantle Psychology
• Help 4 Psychology
• Skylight Psychiatry Ltd
• Your Patient Choice Ltd (Paloma Health)
• Mind Professionals (This provider has been bought by Provide Wellbeing Ltd)
• Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
• Provide Wellbeing Ltd
• LaTahzan
• Held Health
• Atrom Healthcare
• Sinclair Strong Consultants Ltd
• Owl Centre
• Young Wellbeing Hub (YoungCrisisHub)
• Healious
• Optimise (NHS GM IS provider)
• Edgworth Medical Practice (NHS GM IS provider)
Contract values and duration for each ADHD service provider
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (Block core secondary care mental health contract, rolling 1 year. Funding part of block)
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (Block core secondary care mental health contract, rolling 1 year. Funding part of block)
Optimise – 25/26 value 1-year contract. Includes ASD also, therefore have not provided value.
Edgworth Medical Practice – 25/26 value based on unit price (see the table below) – 1-year contract
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Please contact the host ICBs for the other Right to Choose providers, as we are operating under non contracted activity arrangements only.
Service specifications for ADHD assessment and treatment contracts
The new NHS GM service specification is going to be launched imminently and will be available via the NHS GM website or Find a Tender
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each contract
Optimise
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Edgworth Medical Practice
• 95% of referrals triaged within 2 weeks of referral.
• 100% of patients prescribed stimulant medication receive full physical health screening prior to initiation.
• 100% of patients with clinical indicators receive ECGs pre-treatment.
• >90% satisfaction on service user feedback.
• Use of validated tools (e.g., ADHD-RS, CGI-S) to measure symptom severity and response.
• Full service move onto EMIS by March 2026.
3. Capacity and Workforce
Current funded capacity for ADHD assessments per month
NHS GM does not hold this information; therefore, it will be necessary to contact the provider organisations for the information you seek.
Number of clinical staff (WTE) providing ADHD assessments
NHS GM does not hold this information; therefore, it will be necessary to contact the provider organisations for the information you seek.
Details of any service restrictions (e.g., age limits, geographical restrictions) All NHS GM services are provided to individuals who are registered with a GP practice within the NHS GM authority area
Plans for expanding capacity in 2025/26
There are no plans to expand current capacity in 25/26
4. Clinical Pathways
Current clinical pathways for ADHD assessment (adults and children)
NHS GM does not hold this information; This would need to be provided by those providers noted in response to Q2
Shared care agreements/protocols with primary care
Shared care agreements/protocols with primary care are developed and applied in line with the Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group (GMMMG) shared care protocols. These set out how prescribing and monitoring responsibilities may be transferred between specialist services and primary care and are approved centrally by GMMMG. For more information and the current approved protocols, see the GMMMG shared care page: https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/shared-care/gmmmg-approved-shared-care-protocols/
Post-diagnostic support services available
Post-diagnostic support is currently delivered under block contracts with providers. Details of this support would need to be obtained directly from the providers listed in Q2
Medication initiation and monitoring arrangements
Medication initiation and monitoring arrangements are determined by the relevant commissioned providers in accordance with national guidance, local clinical pathways, and GMMMG recommendations. Specific arrangements may vary by service and would need to be confirmed with the providers identified in Q2
