You have decided you want an answer, and the next question is practical: do you have to go through your GP first. For a private assessment at MindBridge Medical, you do not. This article explains what that does and does not mean, and where your GP still fits in.
By Dr Shaeraine Raaj, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist. Last reviewed: 29 October 2026.
Do you need a GP referral to book a private ADHD assessment at MindBridge Medical?
No. An adult ADHD assessment at MindBridge Medical is booked directly, online, with no GP referral required. You complete pre-screening questionnaires, then the assessment takes place by video.
How does the public route usually start?
The public route to an adult ADHD assessment generally begins with a conversation with your GP, who may refer you to a local mental health service. Whether and how quickly you are seen depends on where you live and on the service available there. This article makes no comparison of timescales. A private assessment is a separate option, not a replacement for the public service, and choosing one does not stop you using the other.
What do you get with a private assessment?
At MindBridge Medical, an adult ADHD assessment is €950, all-inclusive. It covers two pre-screening questionnaires, a 90-minute DIVA-5 structured interview, a results consultation, a written diagnostic report, a letter to your GP and a first prescription if medication is clinically indicated. Not everyone assessed receives a diagnosis. If ADHD is not found, you still receive a written report.
Does your GP still have a role?
Yes, a useful one, even though a referral is not needed. After your assessment, you receive a letter addressed to your GP summarising the findings, so that your regular doctor is kept informed. Your GP also knows your general health history. If you take other medication or have a physical health condition, mention it at your assessment so the full picture is considered.
Some people choose to tell their GP before booking, and some afterwards. Both are fine. It is your decision.
What is worth having ready?
Any school reports or notes that mention attention or behaviour, a list of medication you take now, and a few examples of where difficulties show up at work, at home or in relationships. None of these is compulsory.
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About this article
This article is general information. It is not medical or legal advice and it cannot tell you whether you have a condition. It does not replace an assessment by a qualified clinician, and reading it does not make you a patient of MindBridge Medical.
If you are worried about your health, speak to your GP or another registered clinician. In an emergency call 999 or 112, or go to your nearest emergency department.
Written by Dr Shaeraine Raaj, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist.
Medically reviewed by Dr Shaeraine Raaj, MRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist (Irish Medical Council 409852, Specialist Division). Reviewed 29 October 2026.
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