OUR AUTISM & ADHD SERVICES
Our ADHD & Autism Assessment Pathways
At Provide Wellbeing, Autism, ADHD and combined assessments are delivered through different pathways, depending on how services are commissioned by the NHS or whether you choose to self-pay. We are working on adding even more options to our assessment pathways, and you can browse our current and future options below.
If you aren’t sure which one is right for you, use our How to Access Our Services as a guide to find your eligible route.
Self-Pay Assessments
Status: Available
Empowering your next steps: Our self-pay route isn’t just about speed; it’s about providing a seamless journey from your first enquiry to ongoing support and treatment.
Key points:
- Available for children, young people, and adults
- No GP referral required
- Autism, ADHD, and combined assessments available
- Delivered by appropriately qualified clinical teams
- Reports suitable for sharing with GPs, schools, and other professionals. While we follow NICE guidelines, it is down to your local authorities as to whether they accept private assessment reports. Please check with your local authority directly.
Find out more about Self-Pay Assessments
Self-pay virtual assessments
Status: Not currently open, coming soon
Our Virtual Assessment Pathway provides a full, NICE-compliant autism diagnosis for children aged 8-17, and a ADHD diagnosis for adults on our combined ADHD & Autism pathway.
All virtual assessments are completed securely online from home and are delivered by specialist clinical teams. Our virtual pathway removes the stress of travel while maintaining the highest clinical standards.
Key points:
- Available for children and young people between 8 -17
- Available for adults on our combined pathway
- No GP referral required
- Only child autism assessments and adult ADHD assessments are available
- Delivered by appropriately qualified clinical teams.
- Reports suitable for sharing with GPs, schools, and other professionals.
While we follow NICE guidelines, it is down to your local authorities as to whether they accept private assessment reports. Please check with your local authority directly.
NHS Local Pathways
Local NHS pathways are services commissioned by a specific Integrated Care Board (ICB).
They are only available to patients registered with a GP and live in that area.
Important to know:
- Referrals must come directly from your GP
- Self-referrals are not accepted
- Services are fully funded by the NHS
- Each local contract defines exactly which assessments and follow-up supports (such as medication or psychoeducation) are included
Our current local pathways:
- Mid & South Essex Local Pathway
Status: Active
NHS-funded Autism, ADHD, and combined assessments for children and young people registered with a GP and living in Mid & South Essex.
NHS Right to Choose Pathways
Status: Not currently open
The NHS Right to Choose allows patients in England to choose an NHS-approved provider for certain services, but only once the provider holds a qualifying NHS contract. We are working hard to prepare for launch of these contracts. We recommend checking this page regularly for status updates.
At present:
- We are not yet accepting Right to Choose referrals
Once live, Right to Choose pathways will allow eligible patients to be referred by their GP under national NHS rules.
What all pathways have in common
No matter which pathway you use, our assessments are:
- Delivered in line with NICE guidance
- Led by experienced, appropriately qualified clinical teams
- Designed to be person-centred and accessible
- Supported by diagnostic reports written in a clear format
What to do next
- Not sure which pathway applies to you?
Start Here: How to Access Our Services - Want to understand NHS options in more detail?
Understanding NHS Right to Choose
Understanding Local NHS Pathways
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Support you can trust
Our team provides actionable insights, no matter where you are on your journey, and offers expert advice to help you or a family member on your road to a diagnosis. Our ASD and ADHD services are suitable for children and adults, meaning it is never too late to be assessed.
