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Fretting about the validity of a private diagnosis

WeaverBird

Hi,

After the helpful responses on my last post I've started down the route of self-referral to our local NHS service. But I'm also really tempted given the long wait to book a private appointment. But I can't shake the idea that I'm basically paying someone to give me the answer I want that I'm autistic. Has anyone else struggled with this? What did you decide in the end? I recognise I'm lucky to be able to choose.

Thanks

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  • I agree with NAS73222 as far as the NHS goes; use it or lose it. There's something else to consider too. If you ever need to access benefits, or have adjustments made at work or in education, you'll most likely need an NHS diagnosis because a private diagnosis isn't accepted by many places. You might not need anything now but you do need to consider the future if there's ever a change in circumstances. 

  • in reply to Deleted user

    I don't know how true this is - surely if it's an MDT of HCPC-registered professionals with appropriate experience for autism assessment it's just as valid? Maybe I'm answering my own question above by saying this though. Huh.

  • in reply to WeaverBird

    I can only go by what I've experienced. My granddaughter struggled to get an NHS assessment and so we considered going private, but the schools, DLA and local council wouldn't accept a private assessment. I don't understand why, unless they believe it's being 'bought' somehow, which is ridiculous. But that's what we came up against. She was finally diagnosed on the NHS last year. 

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  • in reply to WeaverBird

    I can only go by what I've experienced. My granddaughter struggled to get an NHS assessment and so we considered going private, but the schools, DLA and local council wouldn't accept a private assessment. I don't understand why, unless they believe it's being 'bought' somehow, which is ridiculous. But that's what we came up against. She was finally diagnosed on the NHS last year. 

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