ADULT
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) REFERRALS
This document outlines the options, responsibilities (of patients and GPs) and referral process for adult ADHD referrals, including the Right to Choose (RTC) referral process. It aims to provide clear guidance for patients, ensuring an efficient and safe referral process.
You do not need an appointment with a GP to be referred for an ADHD assessment.
NHS Local Pathway
You can be referred within the NHS, and this will provide you with a local, comprehensive face-to-face assessment and smooth transfer of prescribing if you are started on medication. Unfortunately, the waiting time for an NHS referral is currently more than 2 years. If you feel that this is too long to wait, you have the ‘Right to Choose’(RTC) an assessment from a provider in the private sector, under the NHS (info on the RTC pathway is in the next section under ‘Right to Choose Pathway).
Provider:
Listed below is the provider that NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB has directly commissioned and hold a contract to deliver ADHD services to residents with a Lancashire and South Cumbria registered GP.
Due diligence has been undertaken against this provider and monitoring against quality standards is in place. Assurances can be provided that each provider algins to local agreements, including shared care guidance.
Modality LLP
Services commissioned: Adult ADHD assessment and treatment
Service information ADHD | Modality LLP (modalitycommunityservices.com)
Telephone number: 0330 041 7475
Email: CONTACT | Modality LLP (modalitycommunityservices.com) (online enquiry/referral form)
Online: Enquiries and Referrals | Modality LLP (modalitycommunityservices.com)
Right to Choose Pathway
Right to Choose (RTC) allows patients to choose their preferred NHS-contracted provider for an ADHD assessment. This process is designed to ensure referrals are handled quickly and consistently while maintaining patient safety and minimising administrative burdens. RTC providers are typically private companies with NHS contracts and are based all around the country.
GPs cannot select a provider on a patient’s behalf. You must research your options and choose a provider that meets your needs.
Exclusion Criteria for the RTC provision:
- If you're already receiving mental health care for the same condition.
- If you're under urgent (or crisis) care.
- If you're receiving highly secure psychiatric care.
- If your referral comes from your local health service commission (exceptions apply for cases from the Better Care Fund 'BCF' or Section 75).
- If you're a serving member of the armed forces.
- If you're already receiving in-patient care via the NHS, you may not qualify for the RTC provision.
Points to consider when choosing a RTC provider:
- Most RTC providers conduct assessments remotely or online only.
- Local commissioned providers within Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS may not accept diagnoses made by RTC and could require their own assessment process.
Providers:
The following providers are based in England and have been approved by the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) to deliver ADHD and/or ASD services under the Right to Choose policy.
Psychiatry UK (PUK)
Services commissioned: An online service approved to deliver adult ADHD and ASD
Service information: What is Right To Choose ADHD (RTC)? – Psychiatry-UK
Telephone number: 0330 124 1980
Email: p-uk.RTC-referrals@nhs.net
Online: See link above
ADHD 360
Services commissioned: An online service for adult and CYP ADHD
Service information: Right To Choose | ADHD Diagnosis And Treatment | ADHD 360 (adhd-360.com)
Telephone number: 01507 534 181
Email: enquiries@adhd-360.com
Online: Contact ADHD 360 | Speak To Our Specialist ADHD Team (adhd-360.com) (Live chat or online enquiry form)
Clinical Partners
Services commissioned:
Service information: Clinical Partners | Expert mental health, autism & ADHD support (clinical-partners.co.uk)
Telephone number: 0203 326 9160
Email: rtc@clinical-partners.co.uk
Online: Right to choose (typeform.com)
Jajawi & Asker (known as Dr J & Colleagues)
Services commissioned: An online service approved to deliver adult and CYP ADHD
Service information: Accessing your ADHD Right to Choose (drsj.co.uk)
Telephone number: 01522 454373
Email: secretary@drsj.co.uk (new patients), admin@drsj.co.uk (existing patients).
Online: See link above
Harrow Health
Services commissioned: Adult ADHD assessment
Service information: Information For Patients – Harrow Health ADHD Right To Choose
Telephone number: N/A
Email: harhl.adhdenquiries@nhs.net
Online: ADHD Services – Harrow Health Right To Choose
RTN Mental Health Solutions
Services commissioned: Adult ADHD assessment
Service information: Diagnostic Assessments | RTN Diagnostics
Telephone number: 0333 772 1164
Email: enquiries@rtnmedical.com
Online: Right to Choose | RTN Medical (Online Form)
* Please note that this provider is temporarily unable to offer treatment. A solution is being explored so please check back in the future and we will update accordingly.
Care ADHD
Services commissioned: Adult ADHD
Service information: Our Services — CARE ADHD
Telephone Number: 020 4525 0709
Online: Contact Us — CARE ADHD
* Please note that this provider does not currently have a mechanism to prescribe under NHS conditions for ADHD and this may lead to delays in patients being offered treatment following diagnosis. This is being addressed with the provider and we hope to have a resolution soon.
Holistic ADHD Solutions
Services commissioned: Adult ADHD
Service information: ADHD Net
Telephone Number: 01603-336426
Email: info@adhdnet.co.uk
* Please note that this provider does not currently have a mechanism to prescribe under NHS conditions for ADHD and this may lead to delays in patients being offered treatment following diagnosis. This is being addressed with the provider and we hope to have a resolution soon.
Oakdale Centre
Services commissioned: Adult ADHD
Service information: Neurodevelopmental Service (Autism/ADHD) – Oakdale Centre
Telephone Number: 01423 503080 (Harrogate), 01422 652652 (Halifax), 0113 8314433 (Leeds)
Email: reception@oakdalecentre.org (Harrogate), reception.halifax@oakdale.org (Halifax), reception.horsforth@oakdale.org (Leeds)
Online: See link above
* Please note that this provider does not currently have a mechanism to prescribe under NHS conditions for ADHD and this may lead to delays in patients being offered treatment following diagnosis. This is being addressed with the provider and we hope to have a resolution soon.
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REFERRAL PROCESS
If you would like referring for an ASD assessment, please follow the process below.
No GP appointment is needed.
Print out these forms and ensure they are completed fully:
Neurodiversity Patient Questionnaire.docx
Once completed, please send them to the secretary email blmcsecretaries@nhs.net with the following information:
Name
Date of Birth
Contact number
Email address
Chosen provider and which speciality (ADHD or ASD) including RTC pathway or local provider pathway
** Specific providers may require additional details. They will request this from you directly once they receive the referral from us. This may require duplicate completion of forms **
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By opting for a RTC referral, you understand and accept the following:
- Most RTC providers operate remotely and conduct online assessments.
- If medication is recommended for you, it can only be started by the specialist, not your GP. Once you have been established, and completed the titration process on medication, your RTC provider may ask your GP to take over providing your prescriptions (this is called a Shared Care Agreement between the service provider and your GP practice). This is reviewed by your GP on an individual patient basis. Your GP does not have to agree to this request. If a shared care agreement is accepted by your GP, you may require ongoing annual physical health monitoring.
- If a RTC provider ceases trading or loses its NHS contract, prescriptions and continued care may be suddenly discontinued. It is not the GP’s responsibility to automatically take over your care.
Note:
The information given above has been provided by the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB)
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