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Has anybody had trouble accessing NHS treatment after a private autism diagnosis at Lorna Wing Centre?

Ultramarine
over 2 years ago

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.

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  • over 2 years ago

    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.

  • over 2 years ago in reply to Blue

    Hi Blue, 

    Thanks very much for this information.  I'm glad that it's helped Aidie.  Unfortunately the LW Centre told me that they aren't one of the service options under Patient Choice, but I will bear in mind what you have said in case I need it in the future.

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  • over 2 years ago in reply to Blue

    Hi Blue, 

    Thanks very much for this information.  I'm glad that it's helped Aidie.  Unfortunately the LW Centre told me that they aren't one of the service options under Patient Choice, but I will bear in mind what you have said in case I need it in the future.

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