Step 1
Download your referral letter.
We have written a letter for you to give to your GP. It explains your legal right to choose The Retreat Clinics.
Download ADHD Letter Template Download Autism Letter Template
Step 2
Book a GP Appointment.
Take the letter to your GP. Ask them to refer you to us using the relevant form at the bottom of this page.
Step 3
Start Your Assessment
Once we receive the referral and a copy of your letter you sent to the GP, we will contact you immediately to book your assessment.
What is NHS Right to Choose?
In England, every NHS patient has a legal right to choose where they receive their healthcare. This includes choosing who carries out your autism, ADHD, or combined assessment.
With Right to Choose, your GP may ask you which service you’d like to use (if it’s clinically appropriate), or you can simply let them know that you’d like to be referred to us here at The Retreat Clinics. The full cost of your assessment is covered by your local NHS or Integrated Care Board (ICB), so there’s no charge to you.
At The Retreat Clinics, we’re an approved NHS provider offering autism assessments for all ages, and ADHD assessments for adults. We work with multiple ICBs across England, and every assessment we provide follows National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidanc, meaning you can trust that your assessment meets the highest quality standards.
We are an approved NHS provider working with ICBs across England. Our assessments follow NICE guidance.
Wait time information
Adult ADHD Assessment:
No Current Waiting List (Assessments typically booked within 2 weeks of referral receipt).
Autism Assessment:
Approximately 16 weeks from receipt of paperwork.
How we can support you
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of neurodevelopmental services for adults fully funded through the NHS Right to Choose pathway.
- ADHD Diagnostic Assessments: Comprehensive assessment for adults.
- ADHD Medication Reviews: Ongoing support for medication management.
- Autism Diagnostic Assessments: Clinical diagnosis for adults.
- Post-Diagnostic Support: Follow-up care to help you understand your diagnosis.
Preparing for your GP Appointment
To access these services, you simply need to take our Consent Forms (ADHD & Autism) to your GP.
During your appointment, your GP will want to discuss your experiences to ensure a referral is right for you. They will likely ask about:
- Your developmental history (what you were like as a child)
- Your current concerns (what you are struggling with now)
- Daily Impact (how these symptoms affect your work, relationships, or home life).
If they agree an assessment is helpful, they will refer you to us directly.
Important: Shared Care Agreements
Our prescribers aim to work in shared care with each patient’s GP to ensure safe and effective ongoing treatment. By submitting this referral form, you are confirming your agreement to shared care arrangements, where clinically appropriate.