In England, the Right to Choose (RTC) law allows NHS patients to select their provider for ADHD and autism assessments, often bypassing long local waiting lists. Patients must be referred by a GP for an assessment, which is then funded by the NHS but may be conducted by private providers.
The Right to Choose providers are all very different. The main similarity is that you will need to fill out paperwork for your chosen provider which is necessary for your referral.
Please read the following carefully.
What you need to do
- Choose your provider
You need to research and choose the provider you would like to be referred to.
ADHD UK have collated a list of both ADHD and Autism assessment providers here: Right to Choose – ADHD UK – Your NHS options
You can choose whichever provider you would like, however, please be aware that not all providers will issue NHS prescriptions. We have found that the following providers who we know will issue NHS prescriptions to you:
ADHD360
CareADHD
Psychiatry UK - Fill out the necessary paperwork
Each provider asks for different paperwork to be filled out by you, the patient. We need this to process you referral. You will need to complete this and hand it into Reception for attention of the secretaries. - We will then send your referral to your chosen provider who will be in contact with you directly.
- If you have any questions or concerns that you need to discuss with a Doctor, then please make an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss further. Otherwise you do not need to have a GP appointment to be referred on this pathway.
Please be aware that we are unable to complete referrals through any portals that some providers have. We only refer by letter to your chosen provider.
Medications
Shared care is optional for GP practices. At Harrold we do not currently offer shared care for Right to Choose.
The provider you choose will be responsible for your continued monitoring and prescribing of this medication.
As mentioned above in the ‘Choose your provider’ section, please ensure that you contact your chosen provider to check that they will prescribe you NHS prescriptions, otherwise you may end up paying for these privately.