Your Right to Choose
You have the legal right to ask your GP to be referred to a provider of your choice as long as they supply a service to the NHS somewhere in England.
You have the legal right to ask your GP to be referred to a provider of your choice as long as they supply a service to the NHS somewhere in England.
For ADHD this is particularly important because we know that the long waiting times for local services can put people off seeking help, and many people are happy to have video consultations with a specialist based anywhere in the country.
Right to Choose within mental health is a relatively new option (since 2018) and as such, not all patients, GPs or other clinicians are aware of it and how it works.
Click here to understand more about your Right to Choose under the NHS Choice Framework
We understand that exercising your Right to Choose can appear complicated, but we’re here to simplify it for you with some forms you can use.
The Right to Choose (RTC) Framework: Simple Steps
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Issue a letter to your GP
You will need to send a letter to your GP outlining your decision to seek a Right to Choose (RTC) referral for Adult ADHD with CARE ADHD as your chosen healthcare provider.
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Provide a GP referral form
Your GP will need to complete a Right to Choose (RTC) Referral to CARE ADHD. All sections need to be completed and it should be emailed to the address on the form.
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Additional reading
For some additional reading, you can also download the choice in mental health care documented provided by the NHS. This document provides additional informative guidance.
Are you an adult aged 18+ and want to exercise your Right to Choose?
If you are an adult aged 18+ and would like to begin an Adult ADHD journey with CARE ADHD, then we are here to help you every step of the way. You can begin by downloading the necessary documents below. The download will include:
A letter template to your GP that includes the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS).
A GP referral form that allows your GP to refer you to CARE ADHD under the NHS Right to Choose framework. This form needs to be filled in by your GP and emailed back to us at nhsreferrals@careadhd.co.uk.
The NHS Choice in Mental Health Care document for additional reading.