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If you are a registered NHS patient in England and your GP refers you for specialist treatment, such as an ADHD or autism assessment, you have the legal right to choose an appropriate healthcare provider.
We provide autism assessments and ADHD assessments for children aged five and above, young people, and adults. All assessments are conducted online via a secure video link.
Please note that we are not currently accepting new referrals for ADHD assessments for children and young people, but we hope to resume the service soon.
At this time, we cannot provide prescriptions or titration following Right to Choose assessments. If your clinician recommends medication, you can proceed with the NHS by speaking with your GP or choosing an alternative suitable provider.
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This is for new referrals and those received after 1st April 2024. If your GP submitted your referral before then, we will contact you soon. We kindly ask that you wait to be contacted by a member of our team.
Our quick form simplifies the referral process and must be completed by a GP or an appropriate professional at an NHS surgery in England. All information will be handled securely and only used for clinical purposes.
Please ensure you have the patient's completed self-report questionnaire, NHS number, and contact details ready.
Make a referral
We're working hard to make things easier for patients and healthcare professionals to book ADHD and autism assessments via Right to Choose.
Please ensure you complete the correct form. You can complete it online or print it and complete by hand. We cannot accept any referral without the relevant completed questionnaire, so please ensure your GP has this ready to upload to our secure form.
Book and attend an appointment with your GP to discuss the suspected condition. Make sure to take your completed self-report questionnaire with you.
If your GP thinks an assessment is appropriate, ask to be referred to Clinical Partners under Right to Choose.
Ask your GP to complete our online form below. All information will be handled securely and only used for clinical purposes. If your referral is accepted, we will contact you to arrange an appointment. If there are any issues with your referral, we will notify your GP at our earliest convenience.
If you meet the criteria for an assessment, we will add you to our waiting list. Once we have an available date, we will call you on the number your GP provided to arrange an appointment.
With over 200 Autism and ADHD specialists, we are one of the UK's leading providers of ADHD and autism assessments.
The NHS Choice Framework gives all NHS patients in England the legal right to choose the service or hospital that provides their physical and mental health care. For example, if a GP refers someone for an ADHD or an autism assessment, in most cases, that person can choose the provider that best suits their needs.
For many people, a diagnosis as an adult is a sign of recognition, helping them understand their feelings, moods, and behaviours. Once diagnosed, we can introduce various techniques to manage challenges, which is why an assessment is so important.
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There are many complexities and questions surrounding Right to Choose. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Our waiting time for new referrals is 30 weeks (seven months). This is for new referrals and those received after 1st January 2024. If your GP submitted your referral before then, we will contact you soon. We kindly ask that you wait to be contacted by a member of our team.
Yes, we hold NHS standard contracts across England to provide NHS Right to Choose autism assessments to adults, children, and young people, and ADHD assessments to adults.
Yes, as long as your GP agrees to change the referral to a Right to Choose ADHD assessment or Right to Choose autism assessment. If you would like to do this, please get in touch with us on 020 3761 7029, or email [email protected]
If your GP surgery is registered in England and your GP needs to refer you to a consultant or specialist in mental health, you have the legal right to choose your mental health service provider.
However, you do not have the right to choose if:
We currently offer Right to Choose autism assessments for adults, children, and young people, and ADHD assessments to adults.
To check on the status of a Right to Choose referral, please email [email protected] with your name and the details of your GP. We will investigate and respond to you in due course.
Please use our referral form for all Right to Choose referrals. For anything else, please email [email protected]
Many GPs are not aware of Right to Choose yet. The NHS has published a helpful framework that explains everything they need to know. Try sharing this link with them so they are fully informed: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-choice-framework
Right to Choose is a legal right. If you're not offered a choice at the point of referral, ask your doctor why and say you wish to go explore your options.
You will have a feedback appointment where your clinician will discuss the assessment outcome and their clinical decisions. You will then receive your clinical report, which can also be sent to your GP.
We cannot currently provide prescriptions or titration following a Right to Choose assessment. If your clinician recommends medication, you can proceed with the NHS by speaking with your GP or choosing an alternative suitable provider.
Titration is the process that ensures the medicine your clinician prescribes is right for you. You’ll likely be prescribed a low dose at first, but this may be raised gradually until the effective target dose is reached.
While we cannot currently prescribe medication or provide titration for Right to Choose referrals, we hope to offer this in the future.
Safety and high-quality care remain our top priorities. Before providing these services, we must ensure we can deliver medication safely, effectively and at the required scale.
For more detailed information about your rights and choices within the NHS, please visit the NHS website: Your Choices in the NHS.
If you have further questions or need additional information about your Right to Choose, you can email the Your Choice Team at [email protected]. They are available to help you understand your options and guide you through the process.
Your local ICB can also provide further information and assistance. They oversee the planning and commissioning of healthcare services in your area and can help ensure you receive the care you need. Click here to find the contact details for your local ICB.