ADHD/Autism Referrals and Medication

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is not currently accepting referrals for adults who are suspected to have ADHD, unless they have more complicated symptoms or serious social or mental health issues.

Children- NHS ADHD Referral Information

If your GP feels it is appropriate, they may refer your child through the NHS for an ADHD assessment, which will be completed by the mental health team at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT).

Before a referral can be made for a child, HPFT require the following paperwork (forms can be downloaded below).

1. Referral form completed by parent/carer
2. SNAP-IV rating scale form completed by parent/carer
3. Referral form completed by school
4. SNAP-IV rating scale form completed by school

We can not send the referral without the completed paperwork (forms below).

Children- Referral Forms

Please download the forms below.

Once both forms have been completed, please submit an eConsultation requesting an appointment to discuss sending the referral. Consult Online from Home – Everest House Surgery

Please bring the completed forms to your appointment. We can not send the referral without them. All forms must be completed within 3 months of referral and be within their current school year.

CYP Autism & ADHD Form for Completion by School

CYP Autism & ADHD Form for Completion by Parent or Carer

Adult- NHS ADHD Referral Information

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is not currently accepting referrals for adults who are suspected to have ADHD, unless they have more complicated symptoms or serious social or mental health issues

Please read the statement from HPFT, outlining the reasons for this decision.

There are a number of useful websites and resources available below:

• ADDiSS National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. Tel: 0208 952 2800
• AADD-UK Site for and by adults with ADHD
• ADDers Promotes awareness of ADHD and free practical help to sufferers and their families
• ADD-vance Hertfordshire based charity that supports families affected by ADHD
• Royal College of Psychiatrists Information Leaflet
• ADHD UK
• ADHD Foundation
• CBT for ADHD or Coach Search for BABCP registered therapists or coaches.
• If you feel after looking into the above websites that you are still struggling with the symptoms and mental health then please submit and econsult via our website. Consult Online from Home – Everest House Surgery
• In case of an urgent situation where you feel unsafe with your mental health you can contact the following numbers below:
• Freephone 0800 6444 101 for HPFT helpline
• Dial 111 (and select option 2)

Right to Choose

Due to a significant increase in demand, NHS services are currently only accepting ADHD and ASD referrals for adults who have complex medical needs.

However, you may still 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. Check the Right to Choose website to decide which provider you would like the GP to consider referring you to. Right to Choose – ADHD UK
2. Advice to Patients Prior to Referral Via Right to Choose
3. Complete the ADHD screening tool either online or by printing the document below AND the ADHD and/or ASD Referral Questionnaire.
   • Patient ADHD and or ASD Referral Questionnaire
   • Adult ADHD Self Screening Tool – ADHD UK – Online Tool
   • ASRS form – Adult ADHD Self Reporting Symptom Checklist
4. Hand your completed forms into the surgery for the attention of the secretaries

Exemptions to Right to Choose

Certain people can not use Right to Choose if they are:

• already receiving mental health care following an elective referral for the same condition
• referred to a service that is commissioned by a local authority, for example a drug and alcohol service (unless commissioned under a Section 75 agreement)
• accessing urgent or emergency (crisis) care
• accessing services delivered through a primary care contract
• in high secure psychiatric services
• detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
• detained in a secure setting. This includes people in or on temporary release from prisons, courts, secure children’s homes, certain secure training centres, immigration removal centres or young offender institutions
• serving as a member of the armed forces (family members in England have the same rights as other residents of England.

Please click the link below for more information on Right to Choose and to find the list of providers who offer this service.

Right to Choose – ADHD UK