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.
Clinical Partners offers expert autism and ADHD assessments, as well as ADHD medication services, for children, young people, and adults aged five and above. All assessments are conducted online via a secure video link.
These wait times apply to referrals received after 9 January 2025.
Last updated: 9 January 2025
Clinical Partners has increased capacity and improved processes, enabling us to serve waitlist patients faster and reduce wait times to 23 weeks for most assessments. We’ve also reopened our ADHD assessment service for children and young people, currently with a 12-week wait time, though this may rise as demand grows.
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. Please ensure your GP has this ready to upload to our secure referral 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. We will contact you to arrange an appointment if your referral is accepted. If there are any issues with your referral, we will notify you and 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.
Yes. However, we encourage everyone to use our online form to submit referrals. The form is secure and has been carefully designed to ensure your referral information is recorded accurately and can be processed efficiently.
While we can accept referrals by email, using our online system will help ensure your referral is processed accurately and efficiently, which could help reduce your assessment waiting time.
Yes, we hold NHS standard contracts across England to provide NHS Right to Choose autism and ADHD assessments for adults, children (aged five and above), and young people.
Yes, you can request a Right to Choose referral by speaking with your GP about updating your existing NHS referral. If you're considering this, your GP can help you explore whether it's the right choice for you.
You are also able to change between Right to Choose providers, but you will need to ask your GP to update the referral, and notify your previous provider to be removed from their wait list.
If your GP refers you for specialist treatment such as an autism or ADHD assessment, or ADHD medication, you have the legal right to choose an appropriate provider.
In some situations, you may not be eligible to choose your provider. The NHS has guidance on who this applies to.
When your GP submits your Right to Choose referral, we’ll send a verification email to confirm your details. Clicking the link in this email helps us move forward with your referral as quickly as possible.
Not all GPs are familiar with the Right to Choose pathway yet, which is why sharing helpful resources can be a good starting point. The NHS has published a detailed Choice Framework that explains what choices are available to you in your NHS care.
Right to Choose is a legal right, so if you haven’t been offered this option, consider asking your GP for more information and letting them know you'd like to explore it further.
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.
Yes. If you receive an ADHD diagnosis and medication is clinically recommended for you, we offer medication services.
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.
Clinical Partners conducts all Right to Choose assessments remotely, ensuring accessibility for patients across England without the need for travel. Completing assessments from home provides added comfort and allows clinicians to observe the patient’s home environment, noticing preferences, challenges, and family interactions, which can enhance the overall assessment process.
Remote assessments are as clinically robust as face-to-face appointments, employing evidence-based practices and comprehensive diagnostic tools. Our clinicians are specially trained to deliver high-quality, accurate assessments remotely.
Please note that assessments cannot be conducted on mobile phones because clinicians need clear visual and sound quality to gather all the necessary information for a thorough evaluation.
If remote assessments may pose challenges or if you have specific access needs, please contact us to discuss adjustments. We are committed to supporting your needs wherever possible.