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

(This service is for Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB GPs only)

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:

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.