Service overview
We provide assessments and support to children and young people, aged 6 to 17, for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
If we diagnose ADHD, we’ll talk through ways to support your child. This might include strategies at home and school, and sometimes a trial of medication if symptoms have a moderate to severe impact. Medication isn’t right for everyone, and we’ll only consider it when other support is already in place.
Not every child referred will get an ADHD diagnosis. Sometimes, similar behaviours can be caused by other things, and we’ll help explore what support might be most helpful.
Accessing our service
We provide assessments and support for children and young people aged 6 to 17 who are registered with a GP in Berkshire.
We also accept referrals if your child has been diagnosed with ADHD privately.
If you’re looking for support for someone aged 18 or over, please visit our ADHD Service for adults.
Preparing for an assessment
Once we have your referral, our team will review it and will send you a letter with the outcome. If your referral doesn't strongly indicate that an ADHD assessment is required, we’ll explain why and suggest other ways to get support.
If an assessment is needed, we’ll send you details about the available support, resources and workshops, plus a letter for your child's school so they can offer support while you wait.
Before your appointment, we’ll ask you and your child’s school to complete some questionnaires.
The assessment includes two parts: a Qb test (a computer-based activity that takes about an hour), and an appointment with a nurse or doctor (up to 90 minutes).
After the assessment, a clinician will review everything and contact you to explain the outcome.
If ADHD is diagnosed, we’ll share advice for at home and school and talk through treatment options, which may include medication. If medication is suitable, we’ll book an appointment as soon as possible.
If ADHD isn’t diagnosed, we’ll still give you helpful recommendations and signpost you to other support.
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Discover practical strategies to support children with their attention, activity, communication, sensory needs, emotions and behaviour.
Explore our pages about how professionals, parents and carers can identify when a child may need support for possible autism and/or ADHD, outlining the steps, support available before assessment, and the process for requesting help or making a referral.
Read our guide on what to do if you think your child may have autism or ADHD. It explains how to create a support plan, access help without a diagnosis, and when to consider an assessment.
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Contact us and FAQs
Erlegh House
Children and Young People’s ADHD Service
Contact number: 0118 904 6401 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Email: CYPADHDadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Post Address: RG6 6BZ
Location detailsLower Henwick Farm
Children and Young People’s ADHD Service
Contact number: 0118 904 6401 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Email: CYPADHDadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Post Address: RG18 3AP
Location detailsWokingham Hospital
Children and Young People’s ADHD Service
Contact number: 0118 904 6401 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Email: CYPADHDadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Post Address: RG41 2RE
Location detailsSt Mark's Hospital
Children and Young People’s ADHD Service
Contact number: 0118 904 6401 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Email: CYPADHDadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Post Address: SL6 6DU
Location detailsFir Tree House
Children and Young People’s ADHD Service
Contact number: 0118 904 6401 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Email: CYPADHDadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Post Address: SL1 2BJ
Location detailsSkimped Hill Health Centre
Children and Young People’s ADHD Service
Contact number: 0118 904 6401 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Email: CYPADHDadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Post Address: RG12 1LH
Location detailsFrequently asked questions
Is an ADHD diagnosis needed to access support?
In Berkshire, many of the same services offered after a diagnosis are also available while your child is waiting for an ADHD assessment.
Support in school, and benefits such as Disability Living Allowance, should be based on the individual’s needs, rather than a diagnosis.
What happens if I choose to have a private ADHD assessment whilst waiting?
If you're considering paying for a private ADHD assessment, we would recommend you ensure that the organisation follows the NICE guidelines for assessment.
What if I need to get in touch?
The quickest way to get in touch is to send an email to CYPADHDadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk with your query. Please include your child’s name and date of birth (or NHS number if you know it), and one of our administrators will get back to you as soon as they can.
Please be aware that if you contact us via telephone on 0118 904 6401, your call may be diverted to voicemail. Please leave a message with the same details. Our administrators check messages at regularly and respond to calls in order of priority.
Who do I contact after my child has been seen by the service?
After your child has had their first appointment, your local admin team will take over and help with any ongoing admin tasks. They’re available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).
Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead, Slough
Phone: 0300 365 0123
Email: CAMHSEastadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Bracknell
Phone: 0118 904 6770
Email: CAMHSBracknelladmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Wokingham & Reading
Phone: 0118 904 6780
Email: CAMHSWestadmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
Newbury
Phone: 0118 904 6790
Email: CAMHS.NEWBURY@berkshire.nhs.uk
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Is there any information for friends, family and carers?
If you’re a family member/carer or you look after someone, there’s practical, financial, and emotional support available to you from a range of local communities and national organisations.
How do I request an interpreter?
We can provide language translation and interpretation support whenever you visit or contact us.
Tell our staff which language you prefer to use, and we will make sure the right communication support is in place for your assessment and treatment. Please let us know as early as possible so we can ensure the appropriate translation or interpreting support is available.
We offer a range of professional services to ensure everyone can understand and be understood:
- telephone interpreting
- video remote interpreting (VRI)
- face‑to‑face interpreting
- written translation
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting
How can I get information in an accessible format?
Anyone with a disability, impairment, or sensory loss has the right to receive information in a format that meets their needs. Under the Accessible Information Standard (AIS)—a legal requirement for all health and adult social care providers—we must ensure that people who use our services, including carers and families, can understand the information we provide and communicate effectively with us.
We can offer information in a range of accessible formats, including:
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- large print
- braille
- audio
- easy Read
- text message
- face‑to‑face support with a carer or advocate present
If you need information in any of these formats, please tell a member of our team and we will make sure your communication needs are met.
Are service dogs allowed to my appointment?
Yes. You are welcome to bring your registered service animal, such as a guide dog, hearing dog, medical alert dog, or other trained assistance dog to your appointment.
These animals are recognised as essential support and are permitted in most areas of our services.
To help us prepare, please let the team know before your appointment if you will be attending with a service animal. This allows us to make sure the environment is safe and comfortable for you, your animal, and other patients.
Please note that service animals may not be able to enter certain restricted clinical areas for safety or infection‑control reasons, but we will always work with you to find an appropriate alternative.
Treating our team with respect.
Respect is important.
We will be polite and kind and we expect that you treat our staff in the same way.
Abuse, hate and discrimination against our staff is unacceptable.
We will take strong action against anyone who is verbally, racially, physically, or sexually abusive to them.
This includes contacting the police to prosecute, and stopping future access to our healthcare services.
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