ADHD - Right to Choose

ADHD - Right to Choose

If you live in England and are registered with a GP Practice, you have the legal right to choose your preferred ADHD and mental healthcare provider. Importantly, this means that if you decide for any reason that you do not want to receive care from a particular provider - perhaps the waiting times are too long for your liking - you can choose to receive care from a different provider of your choice.

Here at Vertis we aim to provide a service that you feel confident in choosing. Our team is dedicated to providing you with a level of care and support that puts you at ease and helps you take control.

Is Vertis the correct provider for you?

Our ADHD service is an online and in-person servive, aiming to provide you with the best possible pathway for your care. We understand that every individual has different needs, which is why we offer multiple appointment types.

Currently, under Right to Choose, only adults can be referred. Children and adolescents can be referred into the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) via school or GP referral.

Eligibility

This service is available to patients who fit all of the below criteria:

  • Are aged 18 years and over

  • Are registered with a Worcestershire GP

  • Have not already had a diagnosis as a child or adult

  • Are considered by their GP to potentially benefit from an assessment, diagnosis and treatment

  • Are not dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances

The Patient Pathway

Once your GP is satisfied that you would benefit from receiving care, you can elect to choose Vertis as your provider of choice. Your GP may also provide Vertis as an option, alongside other providers.

Once your referral is reviewed, we’ll contact you via text with a pre-assessment questionnaire. This questionnaire is used to ensure you’re eligible for an assessment and to assess you as accurately as possible. We’ll also need you to submit your pulse and blood pressure measurements before your assessment.

Your Assessment

You’ll then be invited to book an appointment for your assessment, which you can do by calling us. You’ll meet with a qualified ADHD assessor who will ask you in depth questions about your medical and personal history, and any experiences you’ve had which made you consider having an assessment.

Shortly after your assessment, you’ll receive notice of your official diagnosis from us. The result of your assessment is largely dependent on the information you provide us and your assessor, so it’s important to be as accurate and clear as possible.

Your Diagnosis

If you receive a positive diagnosis (the ADHD assessor diagnoses you with ADHD), you can choose to receive medication to help you manage your ADHD. Alternatively, you can choose to be signposted to local community care providers who can assist you in managing your new diagnosis.

If you choose to receive medication, we will discuss all available options with you to decide on the best course of action and find the most appropriate medication for you. We’ll also book a follow-up phone appointment with you to review your medication and how you’re feeling.

Once you’re settled on a medication and dosage, we’ll aim to transition you to Shared Care, where your GP will manage your medication prescriptions. For more information on Shared Care, please click the button below.

How to access this service

If your GP practice suggests referring you into an ADHD or mental healthcare service, you can choose for your referral to be sent to us. It can usually take up to 4 weeks for your referral to be processed - if you haven’t heard from us within this time, please contact your GP practice.

FAQs

  • We aim to respond to all referrals within 4 weeks. At times, there may be increased demand for our services, which will increase the time patients will be waiting for an assessment.

  • Currently, Right to Choose does not include children or adolescents. Children can often be seen through the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) via school or GP referrals.

  • All referrals into ADHD services are through a healthcare provider, usually your GP. You can let your GP know that you’d like to be referred into our service, but your GP must first decide to refer you before you choose your preferred provider.