{"id":1378,"date":"2022-11-01T11:29:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T11:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.local\/?page_id=1378"},"modified":"2026-10-06T10:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:10:23","slug":"nhs-%ce%b4%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%af%cf%89%ce%bc%ce%b1-%ce%b5%cf%80%ce%b9%ce%bb%ce%bf%ce%b3%ce%ae%cf%82","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skylightpsychiatry.co.uk\/el\/nhs-right-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"NHS Right to Choose Adult Autism Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Adult Autism Assessment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A detailed, NICE-aligned assessment for adults, funded via NHS Right to Choose, at no cost to you at the point of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a different route? See the Private Autism Assessment<\/a><\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s included<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Eligibility check<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Confirming you\u2019re registered with a GP in England.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NICE-aligned assessment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Assessed against recognised clinical standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Experienced clinicians<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

CQC-governed, suitably experienced assessors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Report shared with your GP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Findings recorded in your NHS record.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ask your GP to refer you via NHS Right to Choose.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You would generally need to meet all of the following criteria<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Registered with a GP in England.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Your GP considers the referral clinically appropriate. The referring clinician determines whether an elective referral is appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The referral is for a first outpatient appointment\/new episode of care for the condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Your chosen provider offers the required autism\/ adhd<\/strong> assessment service and holds a qualifying NHS Standard Contract with an ICB or NHS England for that service.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    • You are not currently detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You are not detained in prison or on temporary release from prison.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You are not currently serving as a member of the Armed Forces. Family members living in England are not excluded simply because a relative serves. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You are not already receiving care and treatment for the same condition where the proposed referral is an onward referral.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Ask your GP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Request referral via NHS Right to Choose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      GP submits referral<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Your GP refers you to Skylight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Skylight confirms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Once we’ve processed your referral, we’ll contact you to confirm your place and explain what happens next. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Registration <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Complete the form and questionnaires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Assessment booked<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Your assessment is scheduled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n