If you are aged 18 or over and think you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism, also referred to as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and want a referral for a diagnostic assessment for either, then please follow the below instructions with regards to an initial screening for this.

If you are under 18 please visit the previous page for what you can do to be referred. 

Please be advised that for both ADHD and Autism (collectively referred to as Neurodiverse Conditions), your symptoms must have been present since childhood, and must affect your day to day functioning in some way.  Please also be aware that both conditions can genetically run in families. If what you are experiencing can be explained by another mental health condition you will need to get in touch with your GP to see what else we can do to support you. In this case the referral will not be sent.  If in doubt, please book in with our Mental Health Specialist Nurse, or a GP, to discuss this further.

If you feel you meet the criteria to be referred please complete the screening questionnaire at the bottom of this page

You have a choice of where you can be referred to, if your screening meets the criteria for referral on for diagnostic assessment. 

There is currently at least a 5 year wait to have a diagnostic assessment for ADHD/Autism with the local NHS Neurodevelopmental Service. Due to the demands on getting an assessment you can opt instead for a referral to ProblemShared under the NHS Patients Right to Choose, who assess by video link.

If you would like to be referred to ProblemShared, who have a significantly shorter waiting list, please inform the surgery by noting this in the “About You” section.

Please also complete the ProblemShared Suitability Criteria Questionnaire, as we will need your answer to be able to refer you to this service.

PLEASE NOTE : IF YOU HAVE COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, OR ARE CURRENTLY AT RISK, THEN WE CAN ONLY REFER YOU TO THE LOCAL SERVICE DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES WITH REFERRING TO OUT OF AREA SERVICES.

If your assessment is for ADHD, and you are offered post assessment ADHD medication, then you will need to provide your personal measurements such as your height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. You can get your blood pressure and pulse readings by using our self-service machine in the ground floor reception waiting area of Park Crescent Health Centre.

If we have referred you to the local Neurodevelopmental Service for an assessment for ADHD/ASD their contact details are as follows: 

Email: ESNDS@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0300 3040096

If we have referred you to ProblemShared for an assessment their contact details are as follows

Website : https://www.problemshared.net/right-to-choose

Email: enquiries@problemshared.net

Telephone:020 3835 4727