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is private assessment accepted by NHS?

NAS38840

hello everyone

I am mother of two years old son. I suspect him having mild autism. We already seen language therapist and she confirmed my suspects and now we are on the waiting list for assessment.  It could take long time. I do not want to wait for too long because with big help on time my son could possible 'growth out' the autism. We started thinking of private assessment. My question is: is private assessment accepted by NHS? What happens after assessment? 

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  • I had a private assessment and diagnosis.  I was not referred by my GP but I informed her and she said it would be accepted, so I went ahead.

    I chose a national provider who also take NHS referrals and who also have a reputation in the autism field, so there was no difference in the end, except the report was sent to me directly instead of my GP but there were instructions on the report asking me to provide a copy to my GP so my records could be updated, and also to provide a copy to anyone involved in my future care including social services.  There was no question of it being accepted. It was also accepted by the DWP as normal.

    I live in Scotland but I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

    You could always check with your GP to be sure.

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  • I had a private assessment and diagnosis.  I was not referred by my GP but I informed her and she said it would be accepted, so I went ahead.

    I chose a national provider who also take NHS referrals and who also have a reputation in the autism field, so there was no difference in the end, except the report was sent to me directly instead of my GP but there were instructions on the report asking me to provide a copy to my GP so my records could be updated, and also to provide a copy to anyone involved in my future care including social services.  There was no question of it being accepted. It was also accepted by the DWP as normal.

    I live in Scotland but I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

    You could always check with your GP to be sure.

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