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Autism & ADHD

Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) & ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

The Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWEICB) have an interim complexity threshold for adult ADHD and ASD referrals to help manage the extreme demand. Therefore, referrals for adult ADHD and ASD assessment on the NHS can only be made where the patient has a complex medical need.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria set, you can use the NHS ‘Right to Choose’ pathway.

Child ADHD & ASD – NHS Referral

Book an appointment with your child’s usual GP. Due to demand, the current waiting times are about 3 years.

Treatment and Medication

Treatment and medication following an ADHD or ASD diagnosis will be the responsibility of the diagnosis provider unless a shared care agreement is in place.

Adult ADHD and ASD Diagnoses

We do not accept shared care agreements for adults with ADHD.

Child ADHD & ASD Diagnoses - NHS

We are only able to take over prescribing of ADHD or ASD medication which has been started by an NHS service once we have an NHS Shared Care Agreement. This is due to guidelines set by the HWEICB. You can ask your diagnosis provider for a shared care agreement to be sent.

The practice is not required to accept shared care agreements, but we can do so at our discretion.

Child ADHD & ASD Diagnoses – Private

You may choose to be referred to a Private Provider for your ADHD or ASD assessment due to the long waiting times for an NHS appointment, or simply out of preference. In this instance, the prescribing and monitoring of any medication must continue under the care of the Private Provider.

To receive treatment/medication via the NHS the patient must have an NHS diagnosis.

Local Support

Adult social services in Hertfordshire

Supporting older, disabled and neurodiverse people, their families and carers.

Services include money advice, mental health support, transport and day services.

Visit the Hertfordshire Council website

National Support

National Autistic Society

Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

Visit the National Autistic Society website

Autism Independent UK

Autism Independent UK helps to increase awareness of autism to the notice of all, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.

Visit the Autism Independent UK website

Dimensions

They support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives.

Visit the Dimensions website

ASD Helping Hands

ASD Helping Hands will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are an associated family member, carer, friend or professional. We will actively champion the rights of all people affected by an ASD and aim to make a positive difference to their lives while delivering a service that is accessible, reliable and trust

Visit the ASD Helping Hands website