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ADHD Assessment, Treatment & Referral

Please Note: Patient questionnaire links can be found at the end of this section

Important: If you are struggling or feel at risk, contact NHS 111, local crisis services, or 999 in an emergency.

ADHD / Autism Referrals (Adults and Children) – Warwickshire

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect attention, activity levels, and impulse control. It can affect both children and adults and may impact school, work, and daily life.

Who can be referred?

We can refer children, young people, and adults. The main factor is whether ADHD or autism-related difficulties have a moderate impact on daily life – for example, at work, school, home, or in relationships. You do not need to prove the diagnosis yourself; we just need to understand how things are affecting you.

ADHD Assessment for Children (only eligible for children over 6 years)

When to Seek Help

You may wish to seek advice if your child has ongoing difficulties such as:

  • Trouble concentrating or staying focused
  • Being very active or restless
  • Acting impulsively
  • Struggling at school or at home

 

How to Request an Assessment

  1. Through School (Recommended)
  • Speak to your child’s teacher or Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)
  • The school can gather information from both home and classroom settings
  • With your consent, they can refer to specialist services

Most referrals for children are made via schools, as they can provide detailed supporting evidence. [cwrise.com]

  1. Through Your GP
  • Book an appointment to discuss your concerns
  • You will be asked to complete behaviour questionnaires
  • You will be asked to provide an impact assessment / statement
  • If appropriate, your GP can refer your child for assessment

 

Local NHS Service

This service provides specialist assessment for ADHD and related conditions in children and young people. [happyhealthylives.uk]

Please note: waiting times may be long due to high demand.

Important Information

  • Parents and carers cannot self‑refer directly to NHS ADHD services
  • Referrals must come from a GP, school, or other professional
  • Referrals are reviewed against clinical criteria before assessment
  • Right to choose referrals can only be made through the GP

 

Support While Waiting

You and your child can access support without a diagnosis:

Support may include parenting advice, school support, and wellbeing services.
RISE also offers workshops and early help sessions for parents and carers. [cwrise.com]

How to Get Started

  1. Speak to your child’s school in the first instance regarding assessments needed
  2. Gather relevant information (school reports, behaviour concerns)
  3. Complete any questionnaires provided
  4. Discuss referral options

See bottom of page for "What if I already have an ADHD diagnosis and have declined medication at the time?"

 

ADHD Assessment for Adults

When to Seek Help

You may wish to speak to a GP if you have:

  • Ongoing difficulties with attention or organisation
  • Restlessness or impulsivity
  • Problems managing work, relationships, or daily tasks

 

How to Request an Assessment

Through Your GP (Main Route)

  • Submit an online consultation to request an appointment to discuss your symptoms
  • You will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire and impact assessment ahead of the appointment to discuss your symptoms further (see below for questionnaire links).
  • Your GP will decide if a referral is appropriate

 

Local NHS Service

This service provides assessment and diagnosis for adult ADHD. [coventryru...way.nhs.uk]

Please note: waiting times may be long due to high demand.

Important Information

  • You cannot self‑refer for an NHS ADHD assessment
  • Referral must be made by your GP
  • Referral is based on symptoms and functional impact on daily life
  • Local policies guide eligibility and prioritisation [covwarkpt.nhs.uk]

 

Right to Choose (Alternative NHS Providers)

You may choose an alternative NHS‑funded provider through the Right to Choose scheme.  Your GP can advise if this option is suitable for you.

 

Support While Waiting

You can access support without a diagnosis:

 

Support may include:

  • Advice on managing symptoms
  • Talking therapies
  • Workplace support or reasonable adjustments

If you are unsure where to start, please contact the Practice and we will guide you to the most appropriate service.

See bottom of page for "What if I already have an ADHD diagnosis and have declined medication at the time?"

 

RIGHT TO CHOOSE ADHD/ASD 

In England, patients have the option of NHS Right to Choose. This allows patients to access the shortest waiting times within the NHS. 

Below you will find the relevant information on current NHS Right to Choose providers, the information required from the patient by your GP Surgery and information relating to our Practice Shared Care Policy.  

Please bring written impact statement and relevant completed questionnaires to reception for the attention of your doctor and they will contact you should any further information be needed ahead of processing your referral.

AQ10 Scale Adult

ASRS Scale Adult

AQ10 Scale Children

ASRS Scale Children

Important to note : If there is any school involvement, please could we also have a copy of any school letters and/or ECHP’s which are in place.  

Finally 

Select your chosen Right to Choose provider which you feel is best suited for you. The providers can be found by clicking the link below.  (scroll to bottom of page and scroll left/right depending on your tab selection)

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB ADHD Assessment Information collated by ADHD UK

Our Shared Care Prescribing Policy can be found here  

 

What if I already have aN ADHD diagnosis and have declined medication at the time?

If you have a previous diagnosis, and declined medication at the time, you will need to go back to the ADHD consultant / provider where you had your assessment and formal diagnosis as they will either: 

Reaccept you on to their patient list and reassess your management plan.  Please note that there may be a waitlist for this.  

Ask for a GP referral to be sent to them for you so that they can accept you back onto their patient list. Please note that there may be a waitlist for this. 

They will say you have been discharged and cannot be accepted back as a patient. In this case most clinics will not accept you as a patient as you already have a formal diagnosis. This means that you may have to go privately to pursue medication options which your GP may not be able to continue prescribing.  

Occasionally NHS right to choose clinics may accept patients but again we advise you to contact the clinics directly to see if you would be accepted with an NHS referral from the GP 

Below is a list of current providers: 

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB ADHD Assessment Information collated by ADHD UK

 

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