Steps to Get Referred
- Choose a provider
Download and select a Right to Choose provider from the table. - Complete questionnaire
Download and fill in the ADHD Self-Report Form | Adult: ASRS or Child: SNAP-IV - Book a GP appointment
Take:
Your completed form
The name of your chosen provider - GP referral
If appropriate, your GP will complete and submit the referral. - Wait for provider contact
The provider will contact you to arrange an appointment.
Important Information
- NHS funding
Right to Choose is NHS-funded. This may change - if your provider stops NHS work, you may need to switch to another provider. - Waiting times
Timeframes vary and can be long. Check the provider’s website for the most up-to-date estimates. - Shared care requirements
You usually need to stay with the provider for at least 3 months before a shared care agreement is considered. - Prescribing costs
If your provider does not offer NHS prescribing, you may need to pay more than the standard prescription charge. - Ongoing monitoring
You must attend:- Annual specialist reviews
- Physical health checks (blood pressure, heart rate, BMI)
Failure to comply may result in medication being stopped.