Child and Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments
Patients can access NHS services for child and adult ADHD and Autism assessments through private providers, under what is known as Right to Choose.
Please visit: Right to Choose - ADHD UK (link at the bottom of this page)
Please scroll down to the summary table of current providers. This will show you current wait times with each provider and whether or not you can obtain medication on the NHS from that specific provider.
Please note – Ashwell Surgery cannot enter into Shared Care agreements with medications initiated by private providers. If you would like us to take over any medication prescribing in the future, it is essential you choose a provider that can prescribe medication on the NHS.
Once you have decided on a provider, you will need to use your internet search engine to find the chosen providers’ website.
Once you have found the website, you will need to find the section on Right to Choose Referrals from the chosen provider.
Please complete any required forms indicated via the chosen providers’ website. Please note – Ashwell Surgery cannot provide advice on which provider to choose. If you need help completing any of the providers’ forms, you will need to contact your chosen provider directly.
Once you have completed all sections of the required forms, please return via email to: Ashwell.secretary@nhs.net Alternatively, please return paper copies via either Surgery Reception.
Our secretary will attach the forms to your medical record.
The Surgery will be in touch to organise a follow-up appointment.
Please note that once you have received confirmation of your referral from the Surgery, we cannot influence waiting times, or chase appointments on your behalf. You will need to contact your chosen provider directly for an update.