ADHD

Thank you for your interest in a referral for an adult ADHD assessment. Please note that this page is specifically for adults.

There is no requirement to discuss your ADHD concerns with a doctor beforehand, please follow the three easy steps process below.

1. Choose your provider

Due to huge demand, the NHS pathway for Adult ADHD in City and Hackney is currently closed. You therefore have the option of going through the Right to Choose pathway which means you can choose to be referred to a private provider and this referral/assessment will be funded by the NHS. 

Please choose your Right to Choose private provider using the link below. Please note that we cannot choose a private provider for you, and our staff cannot assist you in vetting or assessing the suitability of these providers for you - you must do this yourself.

When selecting a Right to Choose provider, it is vital to ensure that:

• You meet their referral criteria
• They can prescribe medication for you, if this is something you wish to pursue. Please note we have a strict policy for shared care agreements. This must be maintained by all three parties (the specialist, the practice and yourself)
• You are aware of their waiting times; we appreciate that you will be keen to be assessed as soon as possible, however, please do not choose a provider simply because it has the shortest waiting time, do check that it is the right service for you

Please note that NHS GPs have no obligation to perform any investigations or prescribe any medications following attendance at a private provider. We can only prescribe medication with a valid shared care agreement. 

2. Preparing for a referral

To proceed with your ADHD referral, please complete the following documentation and return them all to our admin team. Please note there is no requirement to discuss your documents with a doctor beforehand, as we will always review your submissions.

• A completed ADHD screening questionnaire 
• A summary of with your symptoms, concerns
• Right to choose letter 

All these documents can be found on the website of your chosen service.

3.‎ Processing the referral

Once we have received all the documents, a doctor will review your documentation. If you meet the criteria, the admin team will make the referral to your chosen provider, sending off all the required documents. After this, your chosen provider will be in touch.

If you don't meet the criteria for referral, you will be informed and signposted to general support.

Once your referral has been sent to your chosen provider, the surgery will no longer be involved in the process and all queries must be directed to your provider.