How long is the NHS autism assessment waiting list in Birmingham?
For adults, St Andrew's Healthcare, the NHS provider for Birmingham and Solihull, states that the current average wait is approximately two and a half years. For children, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has reported that more than 10,000 children sit within the neurodevelopmental pathway, with an average wait of around 70 weeks for initial ASD assessment and up to two years from referral to diagnosis. In Solihull, the children's waiting time was reported at 104 weeks as of February 2025. Our private service has no waiting list.
Is NHS Right to Choose still available for autism assessment in Birmingham?
Not currently for new patients. NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB has instructed independent Right to Choose providers to pause new autism and ADHD assessment appointments pending further funding. Referrals are still being accepted onto waiting lists, but appointments are not being scheduled and no timeframe has been given. Patients who already have an appointment, or who are part-way through an assessment, are unaffected.
How much does a private autism assessment cost in Birmingham?
Our autism (ASD) diagnostic assessment is £1,750 paid in full, or £437.50 a month for 4 months at 0% with PayPal Credit, with Klarna also available. A combined ADHD and autism assessment is £2,250 paid in full, or £562.50 a month for 4 months at 0% with PayPal Credit. An ADHD assessment on its own is £1,000. Prices are the same for adults and children. Pricing is fixed with no hidden costs and includes the full diagnostic pathway and written report.
Where is your Birmingham clinic?
Our Birmingham clinic is at Brindley Place, Brunswick Square, Birmingham B1 2JB. It is a five-minute walk from Broad Street and close to Birmingham New Street, Five Ways and Snow Hill stations. Assessments can be carried out in person at the clinic or online via secure video, whichever suits you better. You can call the clinic on 0121 405 4966.
Do I need a GP referral for a private autism assessment?
No. You can self-refer directly to our Birmingham service. On the NHS pathway, adult referrals must come from a GP or the Community Mental Health Team. We will request your consent to liaise with your GP afterwards to support continuity of care and shared care arrangements.
Is a private autism diagnosis recognised by the NHS, schools and the DWP?
Yes. Our diagnoses are provided by GMC-registered consultant psychiatrists who are members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, using DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria and NICE guidelines CG128 and CG142. Our English services are CQC regulated. Reports are accepted by the NHS, Birmingham and Solihull schools for EHCP and SEN planning, employers, universities and the DWP.
Can adults be diagnosed with autism for the first time?
Yes. A large proportion of our adult patients are diagnosed for the first time in their 20s, 30s, 40s or later. This is particularly common in women and individuals with strong masking abilities, whose autistic traits were not recognised in childhood.
Do you assess both autism and ADHD?
Yes. Autism and ADHD frequently co-occur, and we assess both within a single consultant-led pathway at our Birmingham clinic. The combined assessment costs £2,250 and covers both conditions. That is £500 less than taking the autism assessment (£1,750) and the ADHD assessment (£1,000) separately.
How long does the autism assessment process take?
From your first appointment to receiving the written report, the full process typically takes between two and six weeks, depending on your availability for clinical sessions and how quickly informant information can be gathered.
