Do not rely on the old age-25 pause
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust reports that the ICB's policy introduced on 14 May 2026 reopened referral routes for all ages. The update says GP decisions consider clinical and functional impact and describes a quality-based provider framework.
Reopening a route does not mean every referral will be accepted or that waits will be short. The Trust says waiting times remain long.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust: policy update ↗
Your next steps
The local Trust's diagnostic service is not, by itself, a list of Right to Choose providers. Ask your GP which pathway and provider arrangements apply to you.
- Book a GP appointment to discuss your difficulties and their everyday impact.
- Ask about referral under the current Coventry and Warwickshire policy.
- Ask whether your preferred provider is eligible and accepting NHS-funded referrals.
- Confirm the paperwork, onward care and waiting-time information with the GP and provider.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust: adult neurodevelopmental services ↗
Check before your GP conversation
ADHD UK is an independent charity, not the NHS. Its Right to Choose resource can help you investigate options; your GP and the provider should confirm the current arrangements.
Sources checked 2026-10-19. Policies can change. General information, not diagnosis or a referral service. No guaranteed eligibility, provider acceptance or shorter wait.