Researching a new service for pre assessment guidance and referral

I wanted to know if anyone here found it difficult to take the step to ring the GP for an appointment to request an autism assessment. Given the nature of my difficulties, I found the online process and video calls challenging to get the ball rolling and to even feel sure I was autistic. I was unemployed and still am..... Is there any services in the UK that offer this as I was thinking of setting one up in Rossendale UK to begin with and then further afield. I need to have a case for knowing there is a need for this pre assessment support.