Skylight Psychiatry

Skylight Psychiatry is a CQC regulated specialist multidisciplinary service for Adults. We support autistic people, people with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Down Syndrome and others) and the Neurodiverse population who do not have a diagnosis and are in need of assessment.

Current wait times for first appointment:

Autism assessments: 4 weeks
ADHD assessments: 4 weeks

Waiting times are subject to change and are updated once per month.

We are an assessment, support, and treatment service where our appointments are delivered using a hybrid approach of remote and face-to-face appointments. Now offering NHS Right to Choose for Adult Autism Diagnostic Assessments.

Our Vision

To create a society where neurodiversity is celebrated, supported and understood.

What we do

Our Mission

To become an industry-leading, technologically-advanced and eco-friendly service for the neurodiverse population. We aim to give people a happier, healthier and better quality of life.

Empower our service users

to be in control of their care, choose their appointments and clinicians, be involved in their treatment plans and decisions. Involve family members/carers where appropriate to Deliver holistic care and individualised treatment.

Strive for excellence

through our high quality assessments and treatment in accordance with National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance and to improve, innovate and respond to technological and medical advances and client feedback.

Provide prompt accessible services

for all, reduce waiting times for people waiting for formal assessments whilst offering a solution to under pressure NHS diagnostic services so that more time can be spent on treatment rather than waiting.

Break the stigma

through training, support and increased awareness. Deliver bespoke psychoeducation, support to patients, access to groups and support carers, employers, local communities and the NHS in improving understanding and ways to support.

Be guided by service users and carers

with the direction of our service and how we can best provide support.

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Our Values

Integrity

We are an ethical service providing objective assessments. We act with integrity and honesty in all of our liaison.

Reliable

We are clear in our timelines, deadlines and appointments. We respond to contact promptly and maintain close dialogue with the clients throughout.

Person-centred

Patients are at the heart of our service. We listen to our clients, patients and teams. We are responsive to needs, requests and feedback.

Collaborative

Teamworking is essential with patients, their families and clinical teams. We do this through clear communication and effective secure handover of information.

Quality

Our reviews follow the gold standard national guidance whether it is the NICE guidance, Maudsley guidelines, WHO recommendations or other professional bodies to provide highest quality assessments and reports.

Diversity & Equality

We celebrate diversity and promote equality of all the protected characteristics within the Equality Act 2010 for our patients, staff and everyone else.

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Get in touch with us

For more information about our services please contact us.

Urgent and emergency help:

We cannot provide support for people who are in immediate crisis. If you need urgent support please: Contact your GP.

Call NHS 111 for urgent physical, medical or mental health issues.

If you need help in an emergency, please:

Go to your local accident and emergency department if you have an emergency with your physical health. Call emergency services 999 if there is a physical threat to life.

Skylight Psychiatry Service locations

Find out where you can access our services

Working with NHS

Skylight Psychiatry has demontrated to Norfolk County Council commissioners that they meet the criteria to offer Adult Autism Diagnostic Service with post-diagnostic support in Norfolk