ADHD and Autism Assessments

NHS Devon Integrated Care Systems (ICS) is aware that patients are approaching GPs requesting referrals to providers under their right to choose for an ADHD assessment.

Some practices have recently raised specific queries with NHS Devon ICS in relation to right to choose for both ADHD and ASC assessments.

– The patient has an elective referral for a first outpatient appointment
– The patient is referred by a GP
– The referral is clinically appropriate
– The provider has a commissioned contract with any ICS or NHS England for the required services

To confirm, where all of the above criteria apply, GPs can refer direct to the provider chosen by the patient. In these circumstances, GPs do not need to submit an Individual Funding Request to the NHS Devon ICS.

For a full up-to-date list of providers contracted with Devon ICB to provide assessments with a Devon Contract Devon Tariff and Devon Shared Care Agreement, please click here.

Contact

If you wish to discuss Shared Care Prescribing regarding Autism and ADHD please contact Devon ICB (Integrated Care Board) using the contact details below:

Phone: 0300 123 1672
Email: d-icb.patientexperience@nhs.net
Text for a callback: 07789 741099