June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 0 to 4
4,665 referrals4,665 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS, including those who have had a first contact.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 18 to 24
145,590 referrals145,590 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS, including those who have had a first contact.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 25+
426,980 referrals426,980 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS, including those who have had a first contact.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 5 to 17
203,170 referrals203,170 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS, including those who have had a first contact.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged Unknown
25 referrals25 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS, including those who have had a first contact.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 0 to 4
265 referrals265 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 18 to 24
15,750 referrals15,750 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 25+
51,365 referrals51,365 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 5 to 17
26,575 referrals26,575 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged Unknown
10 referrals10 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for up to 13 weeks · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 0 to 4
875 referrals875 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 18 to 24
43,270 referrals43,270 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 25+
140,060 referrals140,060 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 5 to 17
50,770 referrals50,770 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged Unknown
5 referrals5 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 13 and up to 52 weeks · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 0 to 4
1,165 referrals1,165 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 18 to 24
34,830 referrals34,830 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 25+
106,185 referrals106,185 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 5 to 17
49,910 referrals49,910 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for between 52 and up to 104 weeks · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 0 to 4
2,365 referrals2,365 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 18 to 24
51,740 referrals51,740 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 25+
129,370 referrals129,370 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 5 to 17
75,915 referrals75,915 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged Unknown
5 referrals5 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been open for 104 weeks or more · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 0 to 4
3,150 referrals3,150 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals with no recorded first contact after referral as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 18 to 24
110,350 referrals110,350 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals with no recorded first contact after referral as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 25+
326,710 referrals326,710 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals with no recorded first contact after referral as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 5 to 17
120,695 referrals120,695 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals with no recorded first contact after referral as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged Unknown
25 referrals25 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment with no contact recorded · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals with no recorded first contact after referral as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
215 referrals215 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
13,875 referrals13,875 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
44,225 referrals44,225 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
23,450 referrals23,450 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
10 referrals10 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
650 referrals650 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
31,155 referrals31,155 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
98,585 referrals98,585 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
36,365 referrals36,365 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
820 referrals820 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
25,035 referrals25,035 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
77,435 referrals77,435 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
31,480 referrals31,480 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
1,470 referrals1,470 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
40,285 referrals40,285 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 25+
106,465 referrals106,465 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
29,400 referrals29,400 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged Unknown
5 referrals5 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been waiting 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
1,515 referrals1,515 referrals was reported for “The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had their first contact as recorded in MHSDS. These metrics include only those referrals that have had a first contact but are still waiting for an assessment.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
35,240 referrals35,240 referrals was reported for “The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had their first contact as recorded in MHSDS. These metrics include only those referrals that have had a first contact but are still waiting for an assessment.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 25+
100,270 referrals100,270 referrals was reported for “The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had their first contact as recorded in MHSDS. These metrics include only those referrals that have had a first contact but are still waiting for an assessment.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
82,475 referrals82,475 referrals was reported for “The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had their first contact as recorded in MHSDS. These metrics include only those referrals that have had a first contact but are still waiting for an assessment.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had a first contact · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have had their first contact as recorded in MHSDS. These metrics include only those referrals that have had a first contact but are still waiting for an assessment.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
590 referrals590 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
13,635 referrals13,635 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
41,710 referrals41,710 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
32,355 referrals32,355 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited up to 13 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
220 referrals220 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
13,830 referrals13,830 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
43,335 referrals43,335 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
26,010 referrals26,010 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks for a first contact · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
215 referrals215 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
3,745 referrals3,745 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
6,775 referrals6,775 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
12,730 referrals12,730 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited between 52 up to 104 weeks for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
490 referrals490 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
4,030 referrals4,030 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 25+
8,455 referrals8,455 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
11,380 referrals11,380 referrals was reported for “The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of open referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have waited 104 weeks or more for a first contact · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 0 to 4
200 referrals200 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that have been discharged in the reporting month after being referred for a possible ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 18 to 24
4,670 referrals4,670 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that have been discharged in the reporting month after being referred for a possible ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 25+
13,150 referrals13,150 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that have been discharged in the reporting month after being referred for a possible ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 5 to 17
9,725 referrals9,725 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that have been discharged in the reporting month after being referred for a possible ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that were closed in the reporting month · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that have been discharged in the reporting month after being referred for a possible ADHD assessment as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
95 referrals95 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
1,030 referrals1,030 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
3,010 referrals3,010 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
4,070 referrals4,070 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
10 referrals10 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
910 referrals910 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
2,475 referrals2,475 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
2,335 referrals2,335 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
20 referrals20 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
800 referrals800 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
2,510 referrals2,510 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
975 referrals975 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
75 referrals75 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
1,930 referrals1,930 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
5,155 referrals5,155 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
2,345 referrals2,345 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited 104 weeks or more to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 0 to 4
135 referrals135 referrals was reported for “The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 0 to 4”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 0 to 4
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been newly referred for an assessment in the reporting month, as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 18 to 24
6,250 referrals6,250 referrals was reported for “The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 18 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 18 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been newly referred for an assessment in the reporting month, as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 25+
20,465 referrals20,465 referrals was reported for “The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 25+”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 25+
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been newly referred for an assessment in the reporting month, as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 5 to 17
10,250 referrals10,250 referrals was reported for “The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 5 to 17”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged 5 to 17
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been newly referred for an assessment in the reporting month, as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged Unknown
5 referrals5 referrals was reported for “The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of new referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment made in the reporting month. · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of referrals that may be for an ADHD assessment that have been newly referred for an assessment in the reporting month, as recorded in MHSDS.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
May 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 13 and up to 52 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
April 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
Exact value withheldThe publisher has withheld this value. It must not be treated as zero.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited between 52 and up to 104 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
January 2026 England
The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
5 referrals5 referrals was reported for “The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of referrals that may have been for an ADHD assessment that waited up to 13 weeks to be closed after referral · People aged Unknown
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment · People aged 5 to 24
179,232 people on waiting list179,232 people on waiting list was reported for “The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment · People aged 5 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment · People aged 5 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression. The number of children and young people potentially waiting for an ADHD assessment as recorded in CHS SitRep data.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting up to 12 weeks. · People aged 5 to 24
34,882 people on waiting list34,882 people on waiting list was reported for “The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting up to 12 weeks. · People aged 5 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting up to 12 weeks. · People aged 5 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting between 12 and up to 52 weeks. · People aged 5 to 24
63,690 people on waiting list63,690 people on waiting list was reported for “The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting between 12 and up to 52 weeks. · People aged 5 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting between 12 and up to 52 weeks. · People aged 5 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks (available from December 2024 onwards). · People aged 5 to 24
43,998 people on waiting list43,998 people on waiting list was reported for “The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks (available from December 2024 onwards). · People aged 5 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting between 52 and up to 104 weeks (available from December 2024 onwards). · People aged 5 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method
June 2026 England
The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting over 104 weeks (available from December 2024 onwards). · People aged 5 to 24
36,662 people on waiting list36,662 people on waiting list was reported for “The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting over 104 weeks (available from December 2024 onwards). · People aged 5 to 24”. Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses.
Definition and source
Published measure: The number of people on the community paediatrics waiting list, who could be waiting for an ADHD assessment who have been waiting over 104 weeks (available from December 2024 onwards). · People aged 5 to 24
Management information, not a complete count of confirmed ADHD assessments or diagnoses. Referrals may be for an ADHD assessment; first contact and referral closure do not establish diagnosis. Prevalence estimates, mental-health referrals and community paediatric lists are separate sources and can overlap. Ages remain separate; values are not added into a new total. Ages 5–24 overlap the 5–17 and 18–24 groups where both are present. Small cells retain source suppression.
ADHD management information · Coverage and method