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Autism & ADHD
Adult ADHD referrals
We are no longer able to provide comprehensive NHS services for adults with ADHD.
National guidance expects long term involvement of specialists in reviewing these patients and their medical treatment, but this does not currently happen in Oxfordshire.
Therefore we have taken the difficult decision that any new requests from specialists, both NHS and private, to prescribe ADHD medications to adult patients will be declined. We will also be making this clear to providers of ADHD services at the point we refer patients for a diagnostic assessment.
Care of adults already receiving ADHD treatments remains under careful review. Patients may be able to access the care they need outside of the NHS, for instance by seeking a referral to a private provider from their NHS GP or NHS specialist. As your NHS GP, we will not enter into ‘shared care’ arrangements with private providers.
Patients should not be left without the care they need due to a lack of comprehensive NHS funding and our local representatives have raised this issue with local funding and decision-making groups. If you also wish to raise this issue, you may want to contact the Planned Care team at BOB ICB, and/or your MP.
Local Support
Oxfordshire Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
OASIS
OASIS is a friendly charity run by parents for parents/carers who are bringing up children/young adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or related conditions such as Global Developmental Delay or Sensory Processing Disorder in Oxfordshire.
Bicester Autism/ADHD
We are a local charity (Charity number 1205059) dedicated to supporting parents and carers of autistic children, those with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions and their families. Our aim is to support each other, by providing meeting opportunities and sharing experiences and learnings.
National Support
National Autistic Society
Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
Autism Independent UK
Autism Independent UK helps to increase awareness of autism to the notice of all, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.
Dimensions
They support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives.
ASD Helping Hands
ASD Helping Hands will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are an associated family member, carer, friend or professional. We will actively champion the rights of all people affected by an ASD and aim to make a positive difference to their lives while delivering a service that is accessible, reliable and trust
Providing NHS Services