Essex
ADHD Assessment in Essex
NICE-compliant ADHD assessment across Essex and UK-wide online, led by our clinical ADHD lead Emma Rees, with at least two clinicians involved in every case.
Local context
What matters locally
Right to Choose referrals have significantly reshaped ADHD assessment access in Essex, but provider waiting times still vary from months to years. Where you have an existing NHS referral, we can assess privately without affecting it.
Every children's ADHD assessment includes a school visit to observe attention, focus and regulation in a real-world setting. Where a child is not in school, we still carry out a face-to-face assessment rather than relying on one setting alone.
For young people in Essex schools, an ADHD diagnosis frequently changes how exam access arrangements are considered. Our reports include the evidence JCQ-compliant applications typically require.
Adults across Essex increasingly reach us after a child's diagnosis. We routinely assess parents and children within the same family, coordinating appointments to reduce time off work and school.
Getting to us
- A single calm clinic base at The Chill Out Centre in Colchester, with free on-site parking.
- UK-wide online assessing is available for adults and families who cannot travel to Colchester.
- Medication titration reviews are usually conducted online, reducing travel during the adjustment period.
Our space
A look inside The Chill Out Centre
We share this calm wellbeing space with other practitioners, so in-person appointments are by appointment only. Knowing what a place looks like before you arrive makes a real difference, so here it is.
The Chill Out Centre, Beacon End Coach House, with free on-site parking.
Look for The Chill Out Centre sign by the door.
Come straight in, or ring the bell if the room is in use.
Soft seating, blankets, natural light and quiet, no strip lights or clinical corridors.
Books, games and fidgets set out ready for younger children.
The assessment room, with space to move, play and take breaks.
What local families say
"Receiving our son's autism diagnosis has made such a positive difference. It has given us a much deeper understanding of him, the way he experiences the world and why certain things can be challenging for him. Instead of feeling unsure or worried, we now feel empowered to support him in the right ways so he can thrive and be fully understood. What also meant so much to us was that the care didn't stop once the diagnosis was given."
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