There are four different ways for adults to ask for an ADHD or Autism assessment.
Please read each option carefully and choose the one that is best for you.
Option 1 – Self-Referral to GHC (NHS Service)
- Adults can refer themselves to GHC, which is an NHS service.
- You do not need to see a GP first.
- We can take over care if:
- You get a diagnosis
- Treatment is prescribed and titrated
- Shared care is offered and regular reviews continue by the specialist team
What to do:
- Click the link below to fill in the referral forms: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/adult-adhd-and-asc-service/
Option 2 – Right to Choose with Psychiatry UK
- This is called Right to Choose (RTC).
- You do not need a GP appointment.
- We can take over care if:
- You get a diagnosis
- Treatment is prescribed and titrated
- Shared care is offered and regular reviews continue by the specialist team
What to do:
- Complete the referral paperwork from this website:
https://psychiatry-uk.com/right-to-choose/ - Send the completed forms to this email address:
noreply.aspen@nhs.net - Your referral will then be sent.
Option 3 – Right to Choose with a Different Provider
- This option is for Right to Choose providers other than Psychiatry UK.
- A GP appointment is required.
What to do:
- Contact the Right to Choose provider you want to use.
- Ask them for the referral paperwork.
- Complete the paperwork.
- Email the completed forms to:
noreply.aspen@nhs.net - The reception team will contact you to book a GP appointment before the referral is sent.
⚠️ Very important:
Before choosing this option, you must check that the provider has an option for full shared care with primary care
- If there is no shared care agreement, we will not take over prescribing medicines, even if you receive a diagnosis or treatment.
- If the NHS contract ceases with a provider and they no longer provide shared care then treatment cannot be continued with practice.
⚠️ Important:
If you pay for any part of your ADHD or Autism assessment, it is not called Right to Choose.
If this happens, we will not take over prescribing medicines, even if you are given a diagnosis or treatment.
Option 4 – Private Provider Referral
- This option is used if you choose a private provider.
- You must pay for the assessment.
- A GP appointment is required.
- ⚠️ We do not offer shared care with private providers.
- This means we cannot take over prescribing medicines, even if you get a diagnosis or treatment.
What to do:
- Contact the private provider to get their paperwork.
- Fill in the paperwork.
- Email the completed forms to:
noreply.aspen@nhs.net - The reception team will contact you to book a GP appointment before the referral is sent.