Children and Young Person’s ADHD NHS (Right to Choose) Services

Our service model is designed to support the best possible clinical outcomes. Our assessment pathway is tailored specifically for children and young people aged 6 to 17½ years. If a young person is due to turn eighteen within the same calendar year, it is often more appropriate for them to wait and be referred directly into adult services. This ensures continuity of care and avoids a transition partway through the assessment process.

To maintain an efficient and high-quality service, we kindly ask that all questionnaires are completed within the specified timeframes. Providing this information promptly enables us to progress your child’s referral without interruption. If forms are submitted late, this may result in a delay to the assessment process.

For the ADHD service, there are two key stages — Pre-assessment and Assessment:

Pre-assessment

This stage gathers initial information to determine whether an assessment is appropriate.

GP Referral
Initial referral for ADHD assessment (by healthcare professional).

Pre-assessment questionnaires
Patient completes pre-assessment questionnaires.

MDT review
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) reviews case notes and questionnaires to confirm next steps.

ADHD Assessment Pathway (Children & Young People)

Click each step to see what happens next

Step 1: Getting Started

You will receive a secure link to begin your journey.

Complete your questionnaires
Provide all required information
Share school contact details

Complete everything as soon as possible to avoid delays.

Step 2: Questionnaires

Complete all forms with as much detail as possible, including school contact details.

Important:

You MUST have an informant to continue.

✔ A teacher, SENCO, or school staff member
✔ A valid email address for them

Without this, your assessment will be delayed.

Why do we need an informant?

Clinicians need to understand how your child behaves in different settings.

Build a full developmental picture
Understand day-to-day functioning
Ensure accurate diagnosis

This must be completed before your assessment can progress.

Step 3: Clinical Triage

Our clinical team reviews questionnaires, school feedback, and medical history.

Important:

There may be a delay at this stage whilst we review if an assessment is suitable at this time, please be aware we may reach out to request additional information. If you don’t not hear from us for over 2 weeks please reach out.

Step 4: Part A - Online Assessment

A virtual session lasting approximately 60 minutes.

Step 5: Part B - In-Person/Remote Assessment

A face-to-face or remote session lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Step 6: Report & Support

You will receive your report and be offered further psychoeducational materials.

Please note:

The school report will need to be completed prior to moving forward with the referral. Parents or carers are encouraged to action this asap and prior to any planned school holidays, as this can extend the processing times.
The same carer should be present throughout the process, if possible, to help with the best possible care of the patient.
Please have a list of current medications ready for each appointment.

NHS GP Referral (Right to Choose) >

If you’re registered with a GP in England, you may be eligible to access our services for free through the NHS Right to Choose scheme. This pathway allows your GP to refer you directly to HealthHarmonie Minds, avoiding long NHS wait times while still receiving fully NHS-funded care.

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Our referral was processed so quickly great service such a lovely lady making it easy for my daughter to relax and talk.