Autism & ADHD

Step 1: Choosing Your Provider

• You are responsible for researching and selecting your own ADHD assessment provider. Our GPs cannot recommend or choose a provider for you.
• A good place to start is the ADHD UK website, which lists current Right to Choose providers
• When choosing, consider waiting times, whether they offer online or in-person assessments, and what support they provide after diagnosis.

Step 2: Completing the Questionnaire (text or email)

• You’ll receive a questionnaire by text or email to collect the information needed for your referral.
• Please complete this promptly to avoid delays.
• If your chosen provider needs extra details, they can contact us directly.

Most ‘Right to Choose’ providers conduct remote (online) assessments. If you receive a diagnosis and treatment plan from one of these providers, please note:

• Some NHS services may not automatically accept ‘Right to Choose’ diagnoses, and you may need reassessment before transferring into NHS care.
• The ‘Right to Choose’ provider is responsible for arranging any transfer of care into NHS services.

If your ‘Right to Choose’ provider recommends ADHD medication:

• ADHD medications are specialist-only prescriptions, and GPs cannot routinely prescribe them.
• The prescribing responsibility remains with the specialist service that diagnosed and manages your condition.
• Our practice can only enter into Shared Care Agreements with NHS providers to ensure safety and continuity of care.

Choosing a provider

• You must research and select your own provider. Start with ADHD UK 

Referral process

• We’ll send a questionnaire to collect your details before referring you

Diagnosis acceptance

• Some NHS services may not accept RTC diagnoses without reassessment

Transfer into NHS care

• The RTC provider must arrange this — not the GP.

Prescriptions

• Our GPs cannot routinely prescribe ADHD medication. The RTC provider remains responsible.

Shared Care Agreements

• We only enter into Shared Care Agreements with NHS providers.

1. You choose your preferred NHS-contracted provider.
2. We send you a questionnaire to complete.
3. You notify us once you have chosen your provider.
4. We prepare and send your referral.
5. Your provider arranges your assessment and any transfer of care

If you’re unsure about using the ‘Right to Choose route’ or have questions about how it works, please speak with one of our team before making a decision. We’re here to help guide you through the process safely and clearly