Right to Choose

What is the Right to Choose pathway?

The Right to Choose pathway allows you to receive NHS-funded care from any qualified provider commissioned by NHS England for an ADHD/ASD assessment and subsequent management. If waiting times in your local area are long, you may choose to be referred to another NHS-approved service. A referral must be made by your GP. Once a referral is agreed, you can choose which provider is sent to.

ADHD Assessment Providers

Many NHS areas outsource ADHD/ASD assessments to external organisations. These companies provide NHS-funded care to NHS standards. You may request a referral to any of these outsourced NHS providers.

Providers Highly Rated by Our Patients

There are many providers to choose from, which can feel overwhelming. Unfortunately, we are not permitted to recommend particular services to our patients. However, we can provide a short list of services that we commonly refer to.

These providers typically offer:

• Shorter waiting times overall.
• Faster access to medication.
• Ability to arrange shared care with your GP.

These include:

• Harrow Health (adult ADHD only)
• Well Life Clinic (adult ADHD only)
• Harley Street Mental Health (adult ADHD and ASD)
• KT Healthcare (adult ASD only)

You may wish to choose one of these, or select any provider from the full list online which is available at:

https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/right-to-choose-wait-times/

For children under 18, please consult the above website as eligible providers will vary depending on age. We kindly ask that you visit the website of your chosen provider, so you are up-to date on any updates to current ICB restrictions and eligibility criteria before making your choice. Please note that we are unable to comment on individual wait times for providers.

Unfortunately, we are unable to refer patients to some providers due to Integrated Care Board (ICB) funding restrictions. Provider waiting lists may also pause or close at short notice, sometimes without prior notification. We understand that this can be confusing, so we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We have currently been informed that we cannot refer to:

Adult ADHD/ASD:

• Mental Well
• Xyla
• Atrom Mindcare
• Innovate
• CARE ADHD
• Montrose Health Group
• Modality
• Retreat Clinic
• Mind Professionals
• Provide Wellbeing

Child ADHD/ASD:

• Well Life
• Berkley Psychiatry
• Mental Well
• Xyla
• Atrom Mindcare
• Innovate
• Harley Street
• Dr J and Colleagues
• Skylight Psychiatry
• Healthcare Central
• Montrose Health Group
• Modality
• Retreat Clinic
• Sinclair Strong
• Mind Professionals
• Provide Wellbeing

Choosing a Provider:

 Some providers cannot prescribe long‑term medication without a shared care agreement with your GP. Shared care can only be arranged once your medication has been stabilised. Until then, prescribing remains with the Right to Choose service.

Forms you Need to Complete:

All referrals require an Adult Self‑Report Scale (ADHD) form or AQ10 (Autism). When booking your appointment with the GP, please ask to be sent a copy of the ADHD Adult Self Report Scale Pre-Questionnaire or AQ10. If you have already discussed an ADHD/ASD assessment with your GP, please contact the admin team to request this.

Please ensure all forms include:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• First line of your address

Depending on your chosen provider, you may also be asked to complete additional forms or attend the surgery for further tests (e.g., blood tests, ECG).

Contact Details:

 For queries or to submit documents, please contact: PSM Medical Group Admin Team 📧 Lscicb-gp.psm@nhs.net

📞 01772 970 079 (option 3 voicemail service) – Monday to Friday 11am-5pm

Disclaimer: Please note that all information is accurate at the time the website is updated and may be subject to change.