Private ADHD Assessments South Manchester – Why now?
For a long time, patients from across South Manchester have chosen The Doctor Clinics for private GP Manchester care, and private psychiatry care even when it meant travelling out of their way. Many people living in areas such as Didsbury, Chorlton, Sale, Altrincham and Hale work in North Manchester and would see one of our doctors during the working day. Others have made the journey specifically from South Manchester to Prestwich purely to access our private GP services, valuing continuity, time, and a more personal approach to care. Over the years, this steady flow of patients has reflected a clear level of trust in how we work, and it has shaped how we continue to develop services that genuinely fit around real lives, not the other way around.
For many people across South Manchester, getting an ADHD assessment is not just about the diagnosis. It is about finding the time, managing anxiety, and fitting appointments around work, school, or family life. For some, attending a clinic setting can feel overwhelming before the process has even begun.
At The Doctor Clinics, we have seen first-hand how these barriers delay care and leave people struggling for longer than necessary. That is why we now offer private ADHD assessments with the option of home visits across South Manchester, including areas such as Didsbury, Withington, Chorlton, Sale and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Being assessed in your own home allows the conversation to feel more natural and unhurried. It gives our clinicians a clearer understanding of how symptoms affect day-to-day life and helps patients feel at ease from the outset. This approach reflects how we believe ADHD assessments should be carried out: thorough, evidence-based, and centred around the individual, not the setting.
Why Private ADHD Assessments at Home Work Better for Families in South Manchester
For children in particular, being assessed for ADHD at home can make a real difference to how the appointment feels and how much we are able to understand. Outside of school hours, children are often less tired, less pressured, and more able to be themselves. Many children simply do not thrive in clinical environments, where unfamiliar rooms and formal settings can heighten anxiety or lead them to shut down altogether. At home, they are more relaxed and comfortable, able to move around, step in and out of the room, or engage in their usual activities while we speak with parents. This gives a far more natural picture of behaviour, attention, and emotional regulation than a brief snapshot in a clinic room ever could. For parents, home assessments remove the stress of travel and scheduling around school, while allowing open, unrushed conversations about concerns. The result is an assessment that feels calmer, more child-centred, and ultimately more accurate for everyone involved.
One of the biggest frustrations parents raise with us is how long they have already been waiting for help. Across Greater Manchester, NHS ADHD waiting lists for children can stretch into several years, during which difficulties at school and at home often continue to escalate. Even many private providers are now overwhelmed, with waiting times of many months becoming increasingly common.
Private ADHD Assessments South Manchester
At The Doctor Clinics, ADHD Clinic we have structured our private ADHD assessment service in South Manchester differently. By offering home visits across South Manchester and the wider Manchester area, we are often able to see children within a matter of days rather than months. This means concerns can be explored early, guidance can be given sooner, and families are not left in limbo waiting for answers. For many parents, simply being listened to and having a clear plan in place quickly brings enormous relief at a time when support is urgently needed.
The purpose of the assessment is not simply to reach a diagnosis, but to give you clear, expert guidance on what happens next. This includes detailed advice around ADHD treatment options, medication where appropriate, and practical strategies tailored to your child and family. At The Doctor Clinics, ADHD Clinic, we deliberately structure our ADHD services as complete packages rather than fragmented appointments. Our ADHD Psychology and Psychiatry Package includes five appointments in total, covering the full assessment process and two structured review appointments, taking families from the very first concerns through to diagnosis, treatment planning, and, where appropriate, discharge to shared care with the NHS.
For those with an established ADHD diagnosis, our ADHD Psychiatry Only Package offers a more focused pathway, with three appointments included from the outset. This allows for careful review, medication optimisation, and follow-up without unnecessary extras. We are very open about how ADHD care actually works. Every patient needs reviews, adjustments, and support over time, so we do not surprise families with costly follow-up appointments that were always inevitable. Instead, we offer a single, transparent package and support you at every step, guiding you through the process with consistency, clarity, and continuity of care from start to finish.
Public Transport Links South Manchester to North Manchester
There are many public transport options from South Manchester to our North Manchester Clinic via public transport and more information can be found on the Bee Network page.
Getting to our clinic from South Manchester is straightforward using public transport, and many patients travel to us daily from across the southern suburbs for appointments.
For tram users, the Manchester Metrolink offers one of the easiest routes north. Regular services run from South Manchester stops such as Didsbury Village, West Didsbury, Withington, Chorlton, Sale and Altrincham, connecting directly through the city and up towards Prestwich and North Manchester. Trams are frequent throughout the day, and the journey is generally smooth and predictable, making it ideal for clinic appointments.
If you are travelling by train, services operated by Northern Rail run regularly from South Manchester stations including Stockport, Levenshulme and Manchester Oxford Road into Manchester Victoria. From Victoria, onward connections by tram or bus into North Manchester are quick and well signposted. Many patients find this option convenient, particularly if they are coming from further south or outside Greater Manchester.
Bus routes also provide reliable access from South Manchester into North Manchester, with frequent services running along major corridors via Oxford Road, Wilmslow Road and through the city centre. These routes are well served throughout the day and evening, offering a flexible option for patients who prefer door-to-door travel.
Because of these well-connected transport links, patients from areas such as Didsbury, Chorlton, Sale, Withington, Altrincham and Stockport regularly attend appointments at our North Manchester clinic without difficulty. Public transport into North Manchester is reliable, familiar to local residents, and a practical choice for both daytime and evening appointments.
