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NHS Right to Choose Autism Assessments

NHS-funded, free to access, and your legal right to choose who delivers your care.

As an approved Right to Choose provider, ADHD Certify offers NHS-funded autism assessments for adults and children across England.
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Available Across England

Adults and Children

Legal right to choose your provider 

What Is NHS Right to Choose (RTC)?

Right to Choose is a legal entitlement under the NHS in England. If your GP refers you for an autism assessment, you have the right to choose which approved provider delivers your care. Your GP refers, the NHS funds it, and you pay nothing.

Am I Eligible for
NHS Right to Choose?

  • Registered with a GP in England
  • Seeking an autism assessment for yourself (adult) or your child (aged 9 and over).
  • Not already under NHS care for autism with another provider
  • GP referral required. You cannot self-refer.

Right to Choose is not an urgent or crisis care pathway.

Not sure whether you qualify? Get in touch and we will help you work it out.

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What We Offer Under NHS Right to Choose

Here is what your NHS-funded care with ADHD Certify includes.
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Right to Choose
Autism Adult Assessment

A full diagnostic assessment conducted by a specialist clinician, in line with NICE guidelines. You will receive a written diagnostic report sent to both you and your GP following your appointment.

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Autism Child Assessment

A specialist assessment for children, conducted by a clinician-led team. The assessment includes input from a parent or caregiver and results in a full written diagnostic report shared with you and your child’s GP.

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ADHD Assessment

NHS-funded ADHD assessments for adults and children, conducted by trained clinicians. Assessments follow NICE guidelines and include a full written diagnostic report with personalised recommendations for next steps.

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How to Get Referred to ADHD Certify

Getting referred takes a few clear steps. Here is everything you need.

1

Complete GP Referral Letter

  • Complete the screening test for you or your child’s suspected condition. Your screening report and GP referral letter will be provided at the same time.
  • Download and complete your GP referral letter.
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2

Provide Forms to Your GP

Take your completed screening test report and GP referral letter to your GP. Please note that some GP practices may require an appointment in advance to accept the documents.

3

Your GP Makes the Referral

Your GP will refer you to ADHD Certify directly. You will receive an email notification once the referral has been submitted.

4

Provide Your Enrolment Information

Complete your enrolment details so our clinical team can finalise your place. Once approved, we will email you your next steps and pre-assessment forms.

5

You Are Assessment Ready

You or your child will be added to our waitlist. We will be in touch to let you know the soonest available appointment that suits you for your assessment.

GP referral is required for NHS Right to Choose.
You cannot self-refer, but this process helps you prepare everything your GP needs.

Once your referral is accepted

Your Full Autism Journey
From Assessment to Ongoing Support

Here is what happens from the moment your referral is accepted, through to ongoing support.

1

Pre-Assessment Forms

Complete the questionnaires we send you before your appointment.

2

Autism Assessment

Video call with a specialist clinician, in line with NICE guidelines.

3

Review & Results

Your specialist reviews your results and walks you through the findings.

4

Diagnosis and Report

Your diagnostic report is sent to you and your GP.

Clinician contact at each stage

Written report after assessment

NHS Funding Limits and What They Mean for You

NHS autism assessments are commissioned and funded by your local Integrated Care Board. Due to high demand across England, some ICBs are currently working within agreed annual funding limits, which means your assessment may be subject to a wait even after your referral is accepted.

Your legal right to choose your provider remains protected. We are actively working with ICBs across England to keep our service as accessible as possible and will update our availability as soon as new information comes in.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Black Country ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB.


 Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete. Please be aware that following a positive diagnosis, there is a 12-week wait before your initial medication appointment.


 We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

 We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB.


 Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete. Please be aware that following a positive diagnosis, there is a 12-week wait before your initial medication appointment.


 We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

 We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB.


 Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete. Please be aware that following a positive diagnosis, there is a 12-week wait before your initial medication appointment.


 We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Devon ICB.


Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist. Please be aware that there is a 14-week wait from the date your referral is received before your assessment can be booked.

Following a positive diagnosis, there is a further 12-week wait before your initial medication appointment. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete. We are unable to confirm exact timescales beyond these.


We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Dorset ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Frimley ICB. Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage. We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Greater Manchester ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.Assessment appointment lengths vary depending on clinical need. You will receive full details on the format and expected duration of your assessment once your referral is confirmed.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Kent and Medway ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

Please note: the following update applies to patients seeking an ADHD assessment only. Autism assessments are not affected by the following changes.

We are currently accepting new NHS ADHD referrals from patients registered with NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

Please also note that following a positive autism diagnosis, the current wait from diagnosis to your initial medication appointment is approximately 12-week.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS North Central London ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS North East London ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Somerset ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

As of 3 November 2025, NHS South East London ICB introduced a new Adult ADHD Referrals Triage Service, which differs from the standard Right to Choose referral process.
This applies to all adults aged 18 and over registered with a GP in Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Lambeth, or Southwark.
The referral process for this ICB is as follows:

Complete your self-report form before your GP appointment.
Bring your completed form to your GP appointment. They will discuss your experiences and confirm whether an ADHD assessment is appropriate.
Your GP will submit a referral to the South East London Adult ADHD Referrals Triage Service via NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).
The triage team will review your referral and contact you to arrange a short meeting to explain your assessment options, including Right to Choose providers such as ADHD Certify.
If you choose to proceed with ADHD Certify, the triage team will forward your referral to us and you will be added to our waitlist.
Please note that referrals submitted outside of this triage process cannot be accepted and will need to be resubmitted through the correct pathway, which may cause delays to your assessment.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

We are currently accepting new NHS referrals from patients registered with NHS West Yorkshire ICB.

Your referral can be submitted and you will be added to our waitlist, but please be aware that your assessment may be delayed beyond our standard wait times if the ICB’s agreed funding limit for the year has been reached. Your place on the waitlist will be confirmed once your pre-assessment forms are complete, and an appointment will be offered as soon as funding allows. We are unable to confirm exact timescales at this stage.

We know that waiting can be difficult and we will share updates as soon as we receive further information from your local ICB.

Your ICB not listed? Get in touch and we will let you know as soon as we can accept referrals in your area.

Current Autism Right to Choose Waiting Times

We know that waiting for an assessment is difficult, and we want to be as transparent as possible about where things currently stand.

Current Right to Choose Autism Waiting List (as of October 2026):

12 to 14 weeks
Autism assessment (Depending on your ICB)
12 to 14 weeks
ADHD assessment (Depending on your ICB)

How you are added to our waitlist:

You will be added to our waitlist once all of the following steps are complete:
  • You have received and completed your intake and pre-assessment forms
  • Proof of address and valid ID have been submitted
  • Our clinical team has reviewed and confirmed your forms
  • You have received your waitlist confirmation from us

We will contact you when you reach the top of the waitlist to confirm your appointment details.

How We Can Support You

Wherever you are in the process, we are here to help.

Already waiting on the standard NHS pathway?

If you are on a long NHS wait, you may be able to switch to Right to Choose and be seen sooner. Get in touch and we will talk you through your options.
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Need help getting referred?

Not sure how to approach your GP, or had a referral pushed back? We can guide you through the process and provide everything your GP needs.
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Based outside England?

Right to Choose only applies in England. If you are elsewhere in the UK, we offer other alternatives to get assessed with no referral needed and shorter wait times.
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It has not been easy at all but having Annisah guiding me with her experience and knowledge has been the help I’ve always needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Right to Choose is a legal right under the NHS Constitution that allows patients in England to choose which approved provider carries out their autism assessment, rather than being allocated one by their local Integrated Care Board.
No. A GP referral is required to access the Right to Choose pathway. You cannot refer yourself directly to ADHD Certify, but our GP letter download makes the referral process straightforward for both you and your GP.
No. Your GP does not need approval from your local Integrated Care Board to refer you under Right to Choose. They can refer you directly to ADHD Certify once they agree the referral is clinically appropriate.
Your GP has clinical discretion and is not obligated to refer if they do not consider it appropriate. If they are unfamiliar with Right to Choose, our GP letter explains the pathway clearly. If a referral is still declined, you can ask to speak with the practice manager or seek a second opinion from another GP.
Yes, completely free. Right to Choose assessments are fully funded by the NHS through your local Integrated Care Board. There are no private fees, no hidden charges, and no cost to you at any point.
ADHD Certify offers both online assessments via secure video call and in-person assessments at locations across England. We currently accept Right to Choose referrals from patients registered with GPs across 20 ICBs in England.

Yes. Right to Choose applies to both adults and children from age 9. A parent or guardian can request a Right to Choose referral for their child through the child’s GP, and the same eligibility criteria apply.

If you are currently waiting on the standard NHS pathway, you may be able to switch to the Right to Choose pathway and be seen sooner with ADHD Certify. Get in touch and we will advise on your options.

Your autism assessment with ADHD Certify involves pre-assessment questionnaires and a structured video consultation with a specialist clinician conducted in line with NICE guidelines. The full diagnostic assessment includes a 90-minute evaluation session with your specialist and a 120-minute developmental history interview with a parent, caregiver or a partner, followed by a full written diagnostic report sent to you and your GP.

The full diagnostic assessment consists of two sessions: a 90-minute structured evaluation with your specialist and a 120-minute developmental history interview conducted with a parent caregiver or a partner, familiar with your history.
Not all assessments result in a diagnosis. Whatever the outcome, you will receive a detailed written report outlining the findings and recommendations for next steps, so you leave the process with clarity regardless of the result.
You will receive a formal diagnostic report within 30 days, sent to both you and your GP. Your report will include personalised recommendations for further support, interventions, and next steps tailored to your or your child’s needs.

Take the First Step Today

Download the GP letter and take it to your next appointment. Your GP does everything from there.
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If you require urgent assistance regarding your ADHD treatment outside of our opening hours, please follow the guidance below:


  • Non-Life-Threatening Situations: If your concern is urgent but not life-threatening, please contact your own GP for advice and support. If your GP Surgery is closed, you can also call the NHS non-emergency number, 111, for guidance on what to do next.
  • Life-Threatening Situations: If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 without delay.

Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, so please ensure you reach out to the appropriate services when in need.
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