Published on 12, July, 2020
Apologies for the long post title.
I'm going to have an assessment at the Lorna Wing Centre, privately funded because my GP says it won't be possible on the NHS.
My GP advised me to check whether I would still be eligible for NHS autism treatment (e.g. therapy) after a private diagnosis.
I asked the LW Centre about this, and they advised me to check with my local service providers. I'm going to email them now, but I don't know if it will be possible to get a clear answer.
I was just wondering if anyone else has had a private assessment there, and then had any trouble accessing NHS treatment? I wouldn't have thought it would be an issue, given the LWC's reputation and the fact that they also accept NHS referrals, but I want to find out if I can.
Thanks in advance.
You Do Know ? : That the "Right To Choose" Scheme through the NHS also covers autism, ADHD and other learning disorder excerpt dyslexia for some reason. If your unhappy you can find a private assessor who is with the "right to choose" scheme. I think psychiatry-uk are performing autism and add assessments depending on location.
i will wait a few months
ok i will think about it, thanks for the useful input
I know but their still quicker than the NHS. I was given my appointment yesterday to complete my formal ADHD diagnosis. It's in less than a months time.