This practice is not able to provide comprehensive NHS services for adults with ADHD

National guidance expects long term involvement of specialists in reviewing these patients and their medical treatment, but this does not currently happen in Oxfordshire.

You may be able to access a provider through “Right to Choose” but we will only be able to continue any prescribing if this provider agrees to sign up to our Shared Care Agreement. A copy of this agreement will be shared with providers on referral, so that both parties have an understanding of their position at the point of referral

Care of adults already receiving ADHD treatments remains under careful review. Patients may be able to access the care they need outside of the NHS, for instance by seeking a referral to a private provider from their NHS GP or NHS specialist. As your NHS GP, we will not enter into “shared care” arrangements with private providers.

Patients should not be left without the care they need, due to a lack of comprehensive NHS funding, and our local representatives have raised this issue with local funding and decision-making groups. If you also wish to raise this issue, you may want to contact the “planned care team” at BOB ICB and/or your MP.

National Support

National Autistic Society

Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

Visit the National Autistic Society website

Autism Independent UK

Autism Independent UK helps to increase awareness of autism to the notice of all, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.

Visit the Autism Independent UK website

Dimensions

They support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives.

Visit the Dimensions website

ASD Helping Hands

ASD Helping Hands will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are an associated family member, carer, friend or professional. We will actively champion the rights of all people affected by an ASD and aim to make a positive difference to their lives while delivering a service that is accessible, reliable and trust

Visit the ASD Helping Hands website