ADHD/Autism Referrals and Medication

ADHD/Autism Referrals and Medication

 Children- NHS ADHD / ASD Referral Information

Before a referral can be made for a child, HPFT require the following paperwork. Due to demand, the current waiting times are about 3 years.

1. CYP Autism & ADHD Form for Completion by Parent or Carer
2. CYP Autism & ADHD Form for Completion by School

The above forms are for the NHS pathway only – For the NHS ‘Right to Choose’ pathway please see alternative form below.

We cannot send the referral without the completed paperwork. Please specify at the top of each form what the referral is for, i.e ADHD, ASD, or both.

 Adult- NHS ADHD / ASD Referral Information

The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWEICB) have an interim complexity threshold for adult ADHD and ASD referrals to help manage the extreme demand. Therefore, referrals for adult ADHD and ASD assessment on the NHS can only be made where the patient has a complex medical need.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria set, you can use the NHS ‘Right to Choose’ pathway.

 NHS Right to Choose

You may be eligible for an assessment through the NHS Right to Choose pathway, which offers an alternative route for accessing care.

Process for Right to Choose Referrals:

1. Patient ADHD and or ASD Referral Questionnaire
2. For ADHD fill in the screening tool, this is applicable to children also Adult ADHD Self Screening Tool – ADHD UK – Online Tool
3. Decide which provider you would like. Right to Choose – ADHD UK. Put your chosen provider at the top of the questionnaire.
4. Hand your completed forms into the surgery for the attention of the secretaries