The Right to Choose (RTC) pathway, gives patients the right to choose their service provider for mental health conditions. More information about the Right to Choose pathway can be found on the NHS England website Your choices in the NHS – NHS.
We understand there are significant waits for ADHD services at present and patients are requesting referrals to a variety of providers under the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway.
Right to Choose Providers are usually private provider companies that hold an NHS contract with one or more NHS commissioners. When choosing a Right to Choose Provider it is important to consider the following points.
Your GP cannot choose for you. You need to research the options and make the choice yourself then contact your GP to inform them of your chosen provider. This list of providers is constantly changing, and the services’ websites are usually a good place to find out if they offer the service you need. One point of reference for RTC providers is ADHD UK: https://adhduk.co.uk/
If you would like to be referred for an ADHD assessment, please go online and search for ‘Right To Choose (ADHD)’ and scroll down to Patient information where you will be asked to:
1) Download and complete an ASRS form – if this has not already been completed.
2) Download and amend the letter to include your details (including your email address) and address this to the GP.
Please then post or bring the form and letter to the surgery.
Currently we only accept Shared Care Agreements from certain providers if medication is required, please contact us to check prior to submitting your application.