OUR AUTISM & ADHD SERVICES
NHS Right to Choose for Children and Young People (ages 6–18)
Autism, ADHD and combined assessments
Provide Wellbeing is now accepting NHS Right to Choose referrals for autism, ADHD and combined assessments. If you are registered with a GP in England, you have the legal right to choose where your NHS assessment takes place, meaning you can ask your GP to refer you to our specialist service for timely, high-quality support.
Our pathway also includes access to medication (where clinically appropriate) and psychoeducation, ensuring ongoing support beyond assessment.
Current Right to Choose status
At present:
- We are not yet accepting NHS Right to Choose referrals
- We will update this page as soon as referrals are able to open
Availability of Right to Choose services can also be affected by NHS activity and funding limits. You can find out more about IAPs (indicative activity plans) here: How NHS Activity Limits Work.
Planned Right to Choose pathways
Once NHS approval and mobilisation are complete, we expect to offer the Right to Choose pathways.
- Right to Choose contract under the MSE framework
Status: Coming soon
Each new pathway will be clearly explained on its own page once referrals are open.
To avoid delays or rejected referrals, we recommend waiting until the pathway is confirmed as open.
Is Right to Choose right for me?
Right to Choose can be an option if:
- You live in England and are registered with an NHS GP.
- Your local NHS waiting times are longer than you would like.
- You have found an approved provider (like Provide Wellbeing) that has the capacity to see you.
Want to understand Right to Choose in more detail?
For a clear explanation of what Right to Choose is, when it applies and why it can differ between areas go to our Understanding NHS Right to Choose page.
What to expect from referral to assessment
As part of the NHS Right to Choose process, a set of clinical questionnaires and forms must be completed before an assessment can take place.
These are an essential part of the pathway and help our clinical teams to:
- understand the child or young person’s needs and history
- determine the most appropriate assessment pathway
- ensure assessments meet NHS and NICE standards
How the process works
- A parent or carer can explore this pathway via our website or speak to their GP about a referral.
- The GP downloads the appropriate referral form and questionnaires (based on age and vocabulary level – please see below) and asks the parent/carer and education setting to complete them.
- The GP sends the referral, along with all completed questionnaires, to provide.wellbeing@nhs.net.
- Once received, we will confirm to the GP that the referral has been accepted and contact the family with next steps.
Questionnaires
Please note that ADHD questionnaires are not available to complete via the website – these will be shared once the patient is registered.
Autism questionnaires must be completed and submitted with the GP referral.
Each age group requires both a parent/carer questionnaire and an education questionnaire:
- Non-verbal or using single words:
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Parents / Carers
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Education - Up to 5 years old and fully verbal (speaks in sentences):
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Parents / Carers
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Education - Aged 5+ and fully verbal (speaks in sentences):
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Parents / Carers
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Education - Aged 12+ and fully verbal (speaks in sentences):
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Parents / Carers
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Education
Right to Choose Social Communication Questionnaire – Own View
Please note that assessments cannot go ahead until all required forms and questionnaires have been completed and returned.
If you need any support with this process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Looking for other options?
If you need support, you may wish to explore:
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Testimonials
Parent / Guardian of RM, Autism Assessment Customer
Lovely staff and comfortable environment! Very approachable and made my daughter feel at ease, very understanding and helpful.
Parent / Guardian of RO, Autism Assessment Customer
The practitioners on the day were clearly very experienced and cleverly managed to get my daughter away from me for the assessment, which I’d not expected. Getting the result so quickly on the day was great and the whole experience was nowhere near as stressful as I feared it would be.
Parent / Guardian of CA, Autism Assessment Customer
Really lovely friendly place with a calm environment for everyone.
Parent / Guardian of HB, Autism Assessment Customer
Very efficient service and really lovely staff members. Hannah made my daughter feel very comfortable.
Parent / Guardian of EA, Autism Assessment Customer
Fantastic service from start to finish! The support over the phone was excellent, and I was kept updated throughout the entire process. During the assessment, both my son and I were made to feel completely at ease. The consultation afterwards was kind, compassionate, and very professional.
Parent / Guardian of CR, Autism Assessment Customer
I don’t think it could have gone any better, all of the team were fantastic, super welcoming and reassuring. Loads of support, cannot recommend enough.
RR, ASD and ADHD Assessment Customer
From booking to getting the assessment completed everything was easy, the service was great and we are very happy with the outcome.
Parent / Guardian of CW, Autism Assessment Customer
Once again, we were treated as a family with respect and care. Provide Wellbeing we are so grateful that you are able to offer neuro-developmental services, and always recommend you to others. Thank you so much!
Parent / Guardian of LT, Autism Assessment Customer
Everyone was so lovely, from the initial telephone consultation several months ago, right through to the day of the appointment.
Parent / Guardian of AV, Autism Assessment Customer
It’s taken us 10 years to get a diagnosis for our daughter after no one listening to us. We can now get the help and support our daughter well deserves! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
NT, Autism Assessment Customer
I was made to feel like an equal, an adult, even a friend. The assessment was a casual conversation where we chatted back and forth. Thank you for making me feel less alone and confused in the way I think and feel.
Parent / Guardian of AR, Autism Assessment Customer
To the special lady who in depth and sensitively took the time to tell us about what she found in the assessment and delivered our son’s diagnosis to us. I’ll be forever grateful.
Parent / Guardian of IE, Autism Assessment Customer
Really simple quick and easy process from start to finish. Absolutely wonderful and caring staff who were so good with my child and were so patient and kind when explaining everything. Couldn’t be more grateful for the team.
Parent / Guardian of EM, Autism Assessment Customer
From day one the service we have received has been exceptional.
Parent / Guardian of AM, Autism Assessment Customer
All of the staff at Provide Wellbeing were welcoming and thorough in their assessment. I highly recommend this professional service.
Parent / Guardian of ER, Autism Assessment Customer
All the team were really nice and kind and put me and my daughter at ease. They explained everything very well and made sure my daughter understood as best she could.
Parent/Guardian of GF, Autism Assessment Customer
The staff were very welcoming, they made the experience very playful for my son. As parents we felt listen to and not rushed.
Parent/Guardian of EK, Autism Assessment Customer
An excellent experience, everything was explained in great detail and we felt like we had the time to discuss anything else we needed to. My son was able to ask any questions he had too.
Parent/Guardian of MC, Autism Assessment Customer
Quiet and bright clinic, perfect for my daughter, and the team are lovely and very informative.
Parent/Guardian of DS, Autism Assessment Customer
Overwhelmingly positive. All staff were so professional, and talked about and to my Son in a positive, kind way. It was so refreshing.
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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 young people who are seeking a diagnosis.
