Private ADHD Assessment Wilmslow, Manchester

Our Cheshire clinic on Beech Lane in Wilmslow, easily reached from Manchester and across the north west. Specialist, NICE-standard ADHD assessments with no GP referral and no waiting list.

  • Wilmslow clinic, a short drive from Manchester
  • Seen within a week or two, not years
  • No GP referral needed
  • Gold, Platinum and Enhanced pathways
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Our Sanctum Healthcare clinic in Wilmslow, Cheshire
Our process

How it works at our Cheshire clinic

No referral, no runaround. Four simple steps, and you know what happens at each one.

1
BookOnline or by phone
2
QuestionnairesBefore your appointment
3
AssessmentWith a specialist
4
ReportDiagnosis & next steps

How we assess ADHD

A structured, NICE-standard diagnostic process, not a short chat and a questionnaire.

  • A structured DIVA-5 interview against every DSM-5 ADHD criterion
  • A developmental history, childhood as well as adulthood
  • Objective, computer-based testing of attention, impulsivity and activity
  • Standardised rating scales, with input from someone who knows you well where possible
  • Screening for mood, sleep, hormones and physical health as standard

What happens next

Diagnosis is the start, not the end. If you choose medication, we find the right one at the right dose, then hand you back.

  • A titration period to find the right medication and the right dose
  • Follow-up appointments with your clinician while things settle
  • Practical, non-medication support: routines, sleep and strategies that hold up
  • A reasonable adjustments letter for an employer, school or university
  • Shared care with your GP once your medication is stable, so the NHS takes over prescribing
Our approach

The whole picture, not ADHD in isolation

Six areas are screened as standard, in every assessment, because what looks like one thing is so often driven by another. Physical health is one of them, and it is the part most clinics leave out: thyroid, energy, cardiovascular strain, sleep and, where it applies, the hormonal cycle. The brain is part of the body, and we assess it that way.

We don’t just give you the answer, we don’t just show you the working out, we educate you so that you are empowered to manage yourself in the longer term and aren’t reliant on services.

01
How you’re wiredThe core picture, assessed with DIVA-5, the international gold-standard structured interview for ADHD, plus objective cognitive testing.
02
SleepScreened every time. Poor sleep imitates ADHD closely enough to be mistaken for it, and treating the wrong thing costs you years.
03
Mood & emotionsAnxiety, low mood and emotional regulation, which overlap with ADHD and are routinely missed when only one condition is looked at.
04
Your body & hormonesThyroid, energy, cardiovascular strain, and where it applies the hormonal cycle. The brain is part of the body.
05
What you’ve been leaning onAlcohol, caffeine, work, gaming. Asked without judgement, because coping that became a habit is a common thread.
06
Support & life stageThe fit between what is being asked of you and what is holding you up.

Seen fast

A first appointment within a week or two, a world away from the multi-year NHS wait.

The whole picture

We screen mood, sleep, hormones and physical health as standard, not one condition in isolation.

Not left on your own

A written report, a clear plan, and shared care so your GP can prescribe on the NHS.

Reviews

What people say

Verified patients, in their own words.

★★★★★

I cannot thank Sanctum enough! The whole process was professionally carried out from my first enquiry to my diagnosis. The team were informative and guided myself and my partner in a sensitive and understanding manner throughout the whole process.

Audrey Eastwood
★★★★★

It took less than 30 days for a diagnosis, without this and the treatment received I have no idea where we would be now. I would highly recommend, all the staff are lovely and truly helped us. Thank you all so much.

Sally Brett
★★★★★

Sanctum healthcare have been exceptional in the service and care provided, they are professional, friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly understanding. They went above and beyond to ensure I felt heard, the diagnosis process was extremely thorough, and I was offered a clear treatment plan.

Becky Ash
Fees

ADHD assessment fees at our Wilmslow clinic

One fee, paid once. It covers the assessment, the clinician’s time and your written report, with nothing added afterwards that you have not chosen.

Gold
£799

Adults £799, children and teens £999. One appointment, online.

  • One appointment
  • Online or face to face
  • ADHD Specialist Clinician
  • Exceeds NICE guidance
  • Continuous Performance Task
  • Written report to keep
Book gold
Platinum
£999

Adults £999, children and teens £1,450. Our core assessment, and the one that can be done in clinic.

  • Two appointments
  • Online or face to face
  • Consultant Psychiatrist
  • Exceeds NICE guidance
  • Multidisciplinary team review
  • Extensive autism, mood, hormonal and physical health screening
  • Written report to keep
  • Comprehensive academic feedback for children and teens
Book platinum
Enhanced assessment
£1,325

Our most detailed protocol, for the presentation most often missed.

Everything in our adult or child assessment, plus:

  • The internalised, masked presentation assessed in depth
  • The impact of hormones across the life course
  • Screening for anxiety, mood and co-occurring conditions
  • Access to our online psychoeducation course
  • Workplace and academic adjustment letters
  • Onward referrals to other services and specialists
Book enhanced assessment

Treatment fees

£199/month

Treatment is separate from the assessment and entirely your choice. Where medication is right for you, this covers prescribing, titration and review while your dose is settled. Once you are stable we aim to set up shared care so your own GP prescribes on the NHS.

Additional screening is available alongside any assessment, from £99 for sleep to £399 for addictive behaviour. Ask the team what would help, or see the full list on our pricing page.

Flexible finance

Pay monthly with Payl8r

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so affordable payment options are available through our finance partner.

  • Spread the cost of your assessment over monthly instalments
  • Talk it through with the team before you commit to anything
  • Available on assessments and treatment plans alike
  • No effect on the care you receive, or how quickly you are seen
Finance information SANCTUM HEALTHCARE LIMITED is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Limited t/a Payl8r who is authorised by the FCA under Ref. Number 675283. Credit is subject to creditworthiness and affordability assessments. Missed payments may affect your credit file, future borrowing and incur fees. Representative APR 65.5%

Finance is arranged by talking to us, so get in touch and the team will take you through the options before you book.

Our clinicians

Who you will actually see

A multidisciplinary team across psychiatry, nursing and pharmacy. Every diagnosis is reviewed by the team and signed off by our Medical Director.

Dr Asad RaffiDr Asad RaffiConsultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director
Dr Kamran BaigDr Kamran BaigGP, special interest in ADHD
Angela WalkerAngela WalkerAutism Lead & Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialist
Antony SimpsonAntony SimpsonRegistered Manager & Specialist Nurse
Matt RedfernMatt RedfernSpecialist Neurodevelopmental Clinician & NMP
Tas KhanTas KhanSpecialist Neurodevelopmental Clinician & Pharmacist
Where we see you

Where you will be seen

Wilmslow, Cheshire

Our HQ on Beech Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5ER. Face to face, video or phone.

London

Gilmoora House, 36 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 8BQ, if you are ever down there.

Online, UK-wide

Most appointments can be done entirely by secure video, wherever you are.

Common questions

How quickly can I be seen?
Usually within a week or two. There is no waiting list to join and no GP referral needed, so you can book directly and be seen quickly.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly with us. We will keep your GP informed with your consent, and work alongside them for anything that comes afterwards.
Can my GP take over my treatment?
Usually, yes. Once your medication is settled we aim to set up shared care so your own GP prescribes on the NHS. Shared care depends on your GP agreeing to it, and we give them everything they need to say yes.
Can I be seen online instead?
Yes. Most appointments can be done entirely by secure video, wherever you are in the UK, and the assessment is the same either way.

Ready to find out? Book your assessment in Cheshire.

Book directly, no GP referral needed. If you would rather talk it through first, the team are happy to answer anything before you decide.

or call 0161 768 7634, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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