Online Forms

ADHD / AUTISM FOR ADULT AND CHILD

PLEASE NOTE REFERRAL TIME FRAME - it is patient/parental responsilbility to bring in filled forms within 4 weeks.  After 2 weeks, a reminder message will be sent and after 4 weeks, if no response, referral will be removed from practice referral list.

Referrals will only be accepted and assessed by the service if completed correctly, otherwise will be rejected.

Child Referrals - can be done by school who can start the referral but please make sure use correct forms, must be fully completed and signed.

 

 

ADHD - ADULT (ages 18 onwards)

Weiss-Adult-ADHD-Rating-Scale.pdf

Wender-Utah-Rating-Scale word version.rtf

 

 

  ADHD - CHILD (ages 4-16 yrs)

  Parental-ADHD-Questionnaire-4-16.pdf

  Teacher-ADHD-Questionnaire-4-16.pdf

  PAEDS ADHD-referral-form-V8 FROM 2025.pdf

 

AUTISM - ADULT

AQ-10 Adult

 

AUTISM - CHILD (aged under 4)

M-Chat Questionniare. Please visit

Microsoft Word - mchatDOTorg.docx (essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk)

JADES-referral-form-revised-HCRG-V7_07.11.22_-1 (6).docx

 

 

 AUTISM - CHILD (ages 4-11)

 AQ10-Child.pdf

JADES-referral-form-revised-HCRG-V7_07.11.22_-1 (6).docx

 AUTISM - CHILD (ages 12-15)

 AQ10-Adolescent.pdf

JADES-referral-form-revised-HCRG-V7_07.11.22_-1 (6).docx

 AUTISM - CHILD (ages 16-18)

 AQ10-adult 16-18.pdf

JADES-referral-form-revised-HCRG-V7_07.11.22_-1 (6).docx

 

RIGHT TO CHOOSE PATHWAYS

 

What is Right to Choose?
In England, under the NHS, you now have a legal right to choose your mental healthcare provider, including for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments. This service, offered through the NHS, is free of charge.

Introduction to Right to Choose Referrals
NHS patients have the legal right to select their mental healthcare provider. This important right allows you to explore alternative providers if the waiting time for an ADHD or ASD assessment is too long. Right to Choose, introduced in 2018, is still a relatively new system, and many patients may not be aware of these options.

Who Can Offer Right to Choose Assessments?
Several clinics across the UK offer Right to Choose ADHD and/or ASD assessments. To be eligible to provide this service, clinics must also offer the same service to the NHS in England. Private-only clinics are not eligible. Checking a provider’s website is a good way to determine if they offer the services you need.

Which Providers Offer Right to Choose Assessments?
The list of clinics offering Right to Choose assessments is constantly evolving. Currently, several clinics are available, but there may be other providers worth researching as well. Patients will need to google this themselves 'Right to Choose'

ADHD & Right to Choose referrals: Visit the ADHD website for more information.

ASD & Right to Choose referrals: Visit the National Autistic Society website for helpful details.

Things to Consider About Right to Choose
It’s important to note that many clinics offering these assessments can diagnose ADHD or ASD but may not provide medication titration. This means you might need a local NHS referral if medication is required to manage symptoms. 

If a clinic offers a diagnosis but not medication titration, you may need an additional referral for post-diagnostic support, which can take up to 24 months locally. Your GP will not initiate specialist medication and will only prescribe once the patient is stable on a dose and if the provider can meet the same standard for shared care as local NHS services.

When Can You Not Use Right to Choose?
There are certain restrictions on eligibility for Right to Choose referrals. You are not eligible if:

You require urgent or emergency treatment.

You are already receiving care for the condition you are seeking an assessment for.

The provider you choose cannot provide appropriate care for your condition.

You are a prisoner or in specific secure settings such as a secure hospital or under the Mental Health Act.

You are a serving member of the armed forces. 

What Happens next

Either you or your family (if the patient is a child) will need to research and decide which provider to choose.

Your GP cannot advise on which clinic to select. After making your choice, either, email, hand into Reception or send admin E-consult with your selection and any relevant forms to ensure an efficient referral process.

How Much Quicker Will Right to Choose Be?
The speed of the assessment depends on your chosen clinic and whether they offer medication titration. Generally, Right to Choose assessments can take anywhere from 12 weeks to 12 months—much quicker than the local NHS alternatives, which have waiting times of up to 7 years. 

Information on ADHD

AHD UKD: A charity offering free advice and information on ADHD and Right to Choose referrals

ADHD Foundation: The UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering services for those who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more

NHS Website

Mind: ADHD and mental health 
Information on ASD

National Autistic Society: offer support and advise for autistic people in the UK and their families

Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan

NHS Website

Mind: Autism and mental health