What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people’s behaviour.
Please read the information below to understand your options if you would like to be referred to an ADHD specialist.
GP’s are unable to make a diagnosis of ADHD or start any ADHD medications.
In view of the extremely high demand for Adult ADHD services, please be aware that the waiting times for services can vary.
Patients Journey
All patients have a choice of which service they wish to be referred to. You do not need to see a GP at the practice for a referral. Please let reception know that you wish to be referred for an ADHD assement. Our reception team will refer you to Leeds GP confederation, who will then contact you to discuss your options. If you wish to dicuss anything with a cliniction, please book either Face To Face or telephone appointment. Before your appointment please review the list below of West Yorkshire ICB accredited providers.
To note; we will only accept a share care agreement from one of the West Yorkshire accredited Providers because they have been through a thorough assurence process. These are all working to agreed West Yorksire Quality standards.
West Yorkshire ICB accredited providers
Adult ADHD Assessment and Treatment
Crofton & Sharlston
Leeds GP Confederation
Innovated ADHD
Quay Primary Healthcare CIC
Adult ADHD and Autism assessment and treatment
Harley Street Mental Health
Mantle Psychology
Oakdale Therapies
West Oak Clinic
Once hyou have made you choice, please Complete the attached form here
What is the Right to Choose pathway?
The RTC pathway, gives patients the right to choose their service provider for mental health & physical health conditions. More information about the Right to Choose pathway can be found on the NHS England website.
If the eligibility criteria are met, the NHS will fund your assessment and treatment.
We recommend the following link for detailed RTC information regarding ADHD pathways: How to get an NHS Assessment via ‘Right to Choose’
Please note the pathway only applies to services in England. The pathway does not apply to services that are part of NHS Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
How do I request a Right to Choose referral?
When referring via the NHS under the right to choose, a routine GP appointment is the first step.
The GP will ask you questions relating to your symptoms to determine whether an assessment is clinically necessary.
The GP will need to review your ASRS form. If you have not already done so, please download and complete: ASRS form to complete.
If the GP determines that an assessment is required, you can advise them in the appointment that you wish to exercise your right to choose.
You MUST confirm your choice of Right to Choose service.
Shared Care Agreements
At the end of the titration period a Shared Care Agreement is sent to the GP by the ADHD service. This is an agreement made between the ADHD Specialist and the GP which enables the GP to take over the prescribing. Most referring GPs are happy to take this on, but there is no obligation for them to do so. There are also some areas of England where certain medications cannot be prescribed by a GP and they are legally unable to accept the SCA.
A Shared Care Agreement can only be set up after the following conditions are met:
The patient must have received an ADHD diagnosis by a specialist from a west yorkshire acredited provider and has been monitored by the specialist until stabilized on medication. The patient must continue to have annual reviews with the specialist.
The Specialist may request physical health monitoring to be carried out by the GP. E.g. Blood tests and/or ECG.
The frequency of this monitoring will be determined by the specialist and the GP will follow clinical guidelines. Some services may offer their own monitoring.
The Shared Care Agreement documentation must be received from the Specialist and will form a part of your Medical Record.
Occasionally, E.G. if a patients circumstances change, the GP may hand the prescribing back to the Specialist. This is at the GP’s discretion and the patient would be fully informed.
There is some variation nationally between GP practices regarding Shared Care Agreements.
This may mean that any existing Shared Care Agreements held with a previous GP would be at the discretion of Aireborough Family Practice to continue and will be subject to local prescribing guidelines.
Similarly, a Shared Care Agreement set up with Aireborough Family Practice, may not be continued if you change GP practices in the future.
Private ADHD Assessments
Due to the extremely high waiting times, many patients are now opting to have a Private ADHD Assessment.
Please be aware – Patients will need to arrange/book their Private ADHD Assessments with a service of their choice. GP’s can provide a private referral letter if this is a requirement for services or health insurance purposes.
It is important to note that if you undergo a Private ADHD Assessment this will be self-funded.
You will have to cover the costs of your ADHD Assessment, annual reviews, medication reviews and private prescription fees..
A Referral to an NHS service can be sent with a copy of your original diagnosis report.
This means, should you wish to change your care to the NHS, the NHS approved provider may request that you undergo a new assessment. (please see the Service Choices above).
Further information:
Please note there is Nice Guidance for ADHD - A guide for patients booklet can be downloaded via the above named website.