Adults (18+) – How to request an assessment
1. Contact the practice to request a referral.
2. Reception will send you an Anima link with information and pass your request to the Secretaries.
3. You will receive an ADHD/ASD/Tourette’s questionnaire to complete.
4. A GP reviews your completed form:
- If a referral is appropriate: The Secretary will contact you to confirm your preferred route (NHS, Right to Choose, or Private) and then complete the referral.
- If a referral is not needed: The GP will contact you to discuss this or offer a follow‑up appointment.
Children and young people – How to request an assessment
1. Contact the practice.
2. Reception will send you an Anima message and pass your request to the Secretaries.
3. You will be sent a link to the School/Parent Pack to complete.
4. Once the completed pack is returned, the Secretary will confirm your preferred referral pathway and process the referral.
Referral Options & What They Mean
1. Local NHS Assessment – GP can support NHS prescriptions after diagnosis.
2. Right to Choose (RtC) Assessment – GP may prescribe if Shared Care criteria are met.
3. Private Assessment – GP cannot provide NHS prescriptions.
Useful resources
- Integrated Care Northamptonshire – Autism & ADHD
- Adult ADHD, Autism & Tourette’s Team (NHFT)
- Linden Shared Care Information (Private Providers)
Need further help?
Please contact our reception or secretarial team.
April 2026
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