OUR AUTISM & ADHD SERVICES
Accessing Our Autism and ADHD Services
Helping you navigate the right path to an Autism or ADHD assessment.
Whether you are seeking an NHS-funded assessment for your child/young person or a private pathway for yourself, we are here to provide a clear, clinically robust, and supportive experience. Choose your pathway below to see how to begin.
Self-pay assessments
We offer self-pay autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children and young people. This pathway may be right for you if you:
- Don’t want to wait for an NHS assessment.
- Are seeking an alternative to the NHS route or live outside of our current commissioned areas.
Self-pay routes:
- Do not require a GP referral.
- Are available for children and young people.
- Follow the same clinical standards and diagnostic guidance
Our self-pay service offers an integrated journey from assessment through to treatment and medication titration, where appropriate.
Self-pay assessments
We offer self-pay autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children, young people, and adults. This pathway may be right for you if you:
- Don’t want to wait for an NHS assessment.
- Need an assessment for an adult.
- Are seeking an alternative to the NHS route or live outside of our current commissioned areas.
Self-pay routes:
- Do not require a GP referral.
- Are available for children, young people, and adults.
- Follow the same clinical standards and diagnostic guidance
Our self-pay service offers an integrated journey from assessment through to treatment and medication titration, where appropriate.
NHS funded services
We are currently an approved provider on the NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (NHS Essex ICB) Framework for Children and Young People’s Autism and ADHD services, which requires a referral from your GP.
This is a locally commissioned NHS pathway, which means it is only available to children and young people whose GP is registered in Essex and who reside in this area.
This pathway may be right for you if:
- You want an NHS pathway
- Your child/young person is registered with a GP in Essex
If you want to follow this pathway, you can download this form to take to your GP and request a referral to Provide Wellbeing. Please ask your GP to submit this electronically via Electronic Referral System (e-RS) or email it directly to provide.wellbeing@nhs.net to ensure it is processed quickly. Please note the referral will not be accepted if sent via SystmOne.
If you’re still not sure, you can find out more about this pathway in the link below:
Still unsure?
If you need more information to help you make the right choice for you or your child/young person, you can:
- View Our Assessment Pathways
See what’s available now and what’s coming soon. - Understanding NHS Right to Choose
Learn what Right to Choose is, when it applies, and why it isn’t always available. - Understanding Local NHS Pathways
Find out more about what local NHS frameworks are and how they differ from Right to Choose.
If you’re still unsure, you can also speak to your GP or contact our team for general guidance.
NHS pathways are fully funded and are commissioned by the NHS.
NHS-funded access depends on:
- Which Integrated Care Board (ICB) your GP belongs to, and
- Which NHS contracts are currently live in that area.
Some NHS services are:
- Local pathways (only open to patients with a GP and live in that area), or
- Right to Choose pathway (a national NHS right, when contracts are in place).
How to use these services:
- Right to Choose (England): To use this option for assessments (autism, ADHD and combined), a GP must formally refer you to a specific provider, even if you fill out the self-report forms.
NHS neurodevelopmental services are commissioned locally.
This means:
- Your GP practice location and your home address, determines which NHS pathways you can use.
- Some services are only available if your GP is based in a specific ICB area.
- Even when a service is planned or “coming soon”, GPs can only refer once the NHS contract is fully live.
If you’re unsure which ICB your GP belongs to, your GP practice can confirm this for you.
Which route applies to me or my child/young person?
You can use this simple guide:
- My GP is in an area where Provide Wellbeing has an active NHS contract
You may be able to access our services through an NHS local pathway.
- My GP is in England and I want to use Right to Choose
This is only possible once a Right to Choose contract is live in your area.
- I want to access an assessment without waiting for NHS pathways
A self-pay assessment may be an option.
Because availability changes over time, we always recommend checking the current pathway status before asking your GP to refer.
Autism, ADHD and combined assessments
- Use recognised diagnostic frameworks (DSM-5 / ICD-11)
- Are consistent with the standards used across our NHS services
TALK TO US TODAY ABOUT
Neurodevelopmental Services
Call 0300 303 9966, email
provide.wellbeing@nhs.net
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Testimonials
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.
Parent / Guardian of BR, Autism Assessment Customer
The team were incredibly approachable and friendly, which made us feel comfortable and heard throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated the clear communication and the care with which they explained the findings. It was evident that they took the time to ensure both my son and I fully understood the diagnosis, which meant a […]
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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 seeking a diagnosis.
