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Hello,

I'm 30 years old and have been struggling significantly with my mental health for nearly 2 years.

After being hospitalised 3 times last year I am now working with a psychologist at my CMHT on a weekly basis. The psychiatrist has asked him to consider underlying issues as my depression/anxiety do not seem to improve, but are very reactive to current circumstances.

Four weeks ago he referred me for an ASD assessment, suspecting that as my problems go back as long as I can remember that I may have High Functioning Autism (Aspergers).

However, I have since heard that the funding has been removed for adult assessment.

What do I do now?

I can't find any info online about who to be asked to be referred to now. If I can't be assessed on NHS,  how do I go about getting a private assessment?

Thanks for reading.

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  • Hello Socks,

    The psychologist I have seen at CMHT has referred me for assessment/diagnosis as we have discussed many of my 'traits' and the pro's and cons of having a diagnosis. He asked if I would want to be referred and I do. I want a definitive 'answer.'

    However, when I saw him last he said that the original person (I assume within CMHT) that he referred me to has said that they no longer carry out assessment due to cuts in funding. 

    I am still in the care of CMHT and it is my understanding that even if I was diagnosed officially I'd still be under their care 'whilst at risk'.

    I just want a definitive answer. I think only then will I be able to begin to accept myself and start to recover my life. 

    Thank you for replying to my post.

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  • Hello Socks,

    The psychologist I have seen at CMHT has referred me for assessment/diagnosis as we have discussed many of my 'traits' and the pro's and cons of having a diagnosis. He asked if I would want to be referred and I do. I want a definitive 'answer.'

    However, when I saw him last he said that the original person (I assume within CMHT) that he referred me to has said that they no longer carry out assessment due to cuts in funding. 

    I am still in the care of CMHT and it is my understanding that even if I was diagnosed officially I'd still be under their care 'whilst at risk'.

    I just want a definitive answer. I think only then will I be able to begin to accept myself and start to recover my life. 

    Thank you for replying to my post.

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