ADHD medication with Clinical Partners through NHS Right to Choose

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We are an eligible Right to Choose provider, holding NHS standard contracts across England to provide NHS Right to Choose autism and ADHD assessments for adults, children (aged five and above), and young people. You can refer patients to us using our online referral form.

We support GPs by providing clear, detailed information for managing patients, whether a shared care agreement is accepted or not.

Our specialist clinicians are responsible for initiating and stabilising medication, conducting baseline investigations, and providing counselling on medication use. Shared care agreements remain voluntary, with GPs supported at every stage.

Our medication process

If your patient’s ADHD assessment was completed by Clinical Partners and medication was clinically recommended, they will be automatically invited to join our medication waitlist should they wish to proceed.

For patients assessed by another provider, please confirm that their diagnostic report meets NHS standards using the guidance in our FAQs. Once verified, please complete the referral form for your patient to be added to our medication waitlist.

How we support GPs

Detailed medication reports covering dosage, administration, and any specific recommendations.

Clear guidance for reviews and necessary tests, such as blood work, to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Collaborative approach with structured protocols to support ongoing management and address any challenges.

Access to our specialist medication team for support, ensuring seamless patient care.

FAQs

As detailed in and derived from the documentation referenced under section 1 Aims and objectives, the locally agreed assessment standards are referenced on REMEDY and the Provider will comply as follows:

A comprehensive clinical and psychiatric history, to include mental state and risk assessment.
A detailed developmental history.
An up-to-date physical health history (primary care summary can be informative).
Verbal and/or written collateral history, including school/educational reports, references etc.
A diagnostic framework (currently ICD-11, DSM-5) should be referred to.
Evidence of a diagnostic interview, either by using an established diagnostic instrument such as the DIVA, ACE + etc. or detailing systematic exploration of current and childhood symptoms.
Reference to pervasiveness of symptoms across at least two important settings.
Impact of ADHD symptoms on psychological, social, educational/occupational aspects of the person’s life (The use of a questionnaire such as the WEISS functional impairment scale can be useful).
Consideration of co-morbidities and their impact on ADHD symptomatology and overall impairment.
Reference to limitations with the assessment due to inaccessible information, restrictive environments etc.

The assessment must be written into a comprehensive report and in addition to the above, should include:

Information about the professional(s) who undertook the assessment, their role title, professional registration, and that the person/people undertaking the assessment are consistent with adopting NICE guidance on the composition of assessment teams. A diagnosis of ADHD can be made by a single clinician with appropriate training and experience in ADHD assessment (e.g., Psychiatrist, Psychologist or another appropriate qualified professional).
In those circumstances where (ADHD) medication has been initiated following an assessment, it is important that the rationale for the treatment be stated by the professional who initiated the treatment. Reference to the guidelines and clinical practice to be included.

With the above standards in place, assessments can be accepted at face value between ADHD services, including from the independent sector.

ADHD medication with Clinical Partners through Right to Choose

Our medication process

How we support GPs

FAQs

Where can I find my local formulary?

What age groups can be referred to Clinical Partners for assessment and ADHD medication services?

Guidance on NHS standards for adult ADHD assessment reports

Guidance on NHS standards for children and young people's ADHD assessment reports