Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I'm really struggling to find somewhere for a private assessment. My GP was happy to refer me but the NHS waiting list is 12 + months. I have tried Clinical Partners - they advertise ASD assessments for adults, say they have bases all over the UK but in reality they are not starting up a 5* ASD service until February 2019. I was offered an appointment in London which is not within travelling distance to get there and back in a day. The price would double if we went by train, stayed overnight, and had our 4 dogs vaccinated to put them in kennels. Just not feasible unfortunately.
Anyone had any luck in Scotland or north England / Midlands?
I've spent the last two weeks waiting on call backs etc etc and it's driving me crazy :) .
Thanks !
What I like about this service is that they take things step by step. The emphasis is on working out what is going to be most helpful, not just ticking boxes.
I have come to realise that what comes after assessment is just as important as the process itself. They can't give a fixed price until they know if cognitive assessment, speech and language therapy involvement will be needed.
Haven't slept well all week! I will let you know what happens tomorrow. Had a good meeting at work today with supportive manager and union rep. Feel whatever happens next is probably going to be OK.
That sounds super. Yes, please send me the details. They seem very accommodating too. One place I sent a referral to Saud I would have to pay the wholesaling up front before even having a quick phone chat with a clinician. Very bizarre, and it wasn't cheap. I was thinking today was Friday when I mentioned your results. I bet you won't sleep tonight. I hope the outcome tomorrow is what you expect. Thanks Sunflower.
Hi there I am getting feedback at 4pm tomorrow. The office is in the countryside not in the centre of Newcastle which makes things easier. They are very helpful and flexible. I emailed and got a reply back really quickly. After the first meeting they send an itemised quote if ASD assessment is the right option.
As you would be traveling a long way they might even be able to condense the process (my development history was completed in session 2, but could probably have been done in a longer session 1).
Haven't paid yet. Expecting to do so after tomorrow's session. I think they may offer payment by instalments too. Shall I send you their contact details via a personal message?
Hi Sunflower, I have read about your assessment process. Did you get your result today? It does sound very thorough and as long as the sessions weren't first thing in the morning I would be happy to travel to Newcastle. Did you pay for the whole assessment up front?
Are you looking for a single session assessment? Mine (near Newcastle Upon Tyne) has involved 4 separate meetings, so might not be suitable depending on travel time.