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Diagnosis and waiting lists

KazKaz

Hi everyone

My son was referred to a pediatrician to be assessed last year. We were told it could take up to 12 months to get an appointment which we accepted as we know there are long waits for everything. When it was chased up after that time we were told that they had no record of it at the hospital. Now we have referred again (having to wait a month for a gp appt for them to refer-last referral came from educational psychologist at nursery I think) we have been told it is another 12 month wait then potentially a longer wait if he is diagnosed with asd and/or adhd to see a specialist. 

I am wondering if it is possible to bite the bullet and pay for a private first appointment? Has anyone done this? How do you go about it and is there an approximate figure for how much this will cost. 

We don't have a lot of money but I don't want him to have waited 2 years just for 1 appt. 

Thanks

Kaz

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  • Hi there,

    Just to share my experience of looking into a diagnosis:-

    • I have been quoted a figure of £3000 to access this privately
    • In our area there is a 3 year waiting list to have an NHS assessment
    • It may be worth speaking to the Educational Psychologist affiliated with your child's school to find out whether a private diagnosis would be accepted at school

    The system is shocking especially when it's affecting people who are already struggling. 

    At least when you have a diagnosis, you will be able to access other relevant support.

    Good luck.

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  • Hi there,

    Just to share my experience of looking into a diagnosis:-

    • I have been quoted a figure of £3000 to access this privately
    • In our area there is a 3 year waiting list to have an NHS assessment
    • It may be worth speaking to the Educational Psychologist affiliated with your child's school to find out whether a private diagnosis would be accepted at school

    The system is shocking especially when it's affecting people who are already struggling. 

    At least when you have a diagnosis, you will be able to access other relevant support.

    Good luck.

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