Professional referral information
Information for GPs, psychologists, education settings, employers, solicitors and other professionals considering a referral or requesting a report.
Tell us what you need the assessment to clarify
A short, specific referral question helps us understand whether the service is suitable and what information will be needed.
Main concern
Describe the difficulties being noticed, when they began and where they are affecting everyday life.
Purpose of the assessment
Explain whether the assessment is intended to support diagnosis, treatment planning, education, work, legal needs or personal understanding.
Information already available
List any previous reports, school information, health history, deadlines or formal requirements that may be relevant.
Initial referral information
- Client age, location and consent to contact
- Specific referral question and urgency
- Relevant developmental, health and education context
- Current risk or safeguarding concerns
- Purpose and proposed recipient of the report
- Any required deadline or formal standard
Do not send a full clinical record until the relevance and secure method have been agreed.
Before sharing information
Can a professional send records securely?
Please make contact first. The practice will confirm what is relevant and provide an appropriate method; sensitive records should not be attached to an initial website enquiry.
Are reports guaranteed to be accepted by employers, schools or other clinicians?
No provider should guarantee universal acceptance. Requirements vary. The intended recipient and purpose should be clarified before assessment.
Can urgent risk referrals be accepted?
The website enquiry route is not an emergency pathway. Immediate risk should be directed to local emergency, GP or crisis services.
Referral pathways for different needs
Referrals may relate to adult assessment, child or young person ADHD and autism assessment, specialised neurodevelopmental therapy or parent consultation. Suitability, consent, safeguarding and scope are discussed before any appointment is agreed.
Children and families information