GP Referral Process
Healthcare Central London accepts adult ADHD referrals via the NHS e-Referral Service (eRS) under the Right to Choose pathway.
Eligibility criteria
Patients are eligible for referral if they:
- Are aged 18 or over
- Are registered with a GP in England
- Are seeking an ADHD assessment
- Meet criteria for referral under NHS Right to Choose
- Referrals should be made in line with NICE guidance (NG87).
How to Refer via eRS
Referrals must be submitted using the NHS e-Referral Service (eRS).
- Discuss ADHD concerns with the patient and agree that referral is appropriate.
- The patient requests referral to Healthcare Central London under Right to Choose.
- Select the Healthcare Central London ADHD service on eRS.
- Complete the referral and attach the required information (see below).
- Submit the referral via eRS.
Once received, the service will contact the patient directly to arrange assessment and discuss any required adjustments.
A GP referral template letter is available here to support the referral process and can be uploaded to eRS if helpful.
Referral information required
Please include:
- Patient demographics and NHS number
- Confirmation of patient consent
- Brief clinical summary and relevant history
- Current medications
- Any known risks or safeguarding concerns
- Reason for referral (suspected adult ADHD)
- Height, Weight, BMI, Blood Pressure and ECG where appropriate.
Use this referral form for eRS
Assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Assessments are carried out by appropriately qualified clinicians in accordance with NICE guidance.
A comprehensive diagnostic report is provided following assessment.
Where clinically indicated, the service can initiate ADHD medication, prescribed by qualified medical clinicians.
With patient consent, the diagnostic outcome, report and medication recommendations are shared with the referring GP.
Medication and Shared Care
We provide medication initiation and titration.
Ongoing prescribing can continue under shared care arrangements, subject to local ICB policy and GP agreement.
Clear treatment plans and monitoring guidance are provided to support continuity of care.
Research
As a centre of excellence for ADHD diagnosis and treatment, we want to strengthen care through ongoing clinical research and learning.
Via the research team at Central London Healthcare, we are running clinically-validated studies with our client base. Find out more about our research offer here.