Medical services and clinics

Adult ADHD Referrals – Widcombe Surgery

Thinking About an ADHD Assessment?

If you believe you may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and would like to be referred for an assessment, please read the following information ahead of your GP appointment, so that you are aware of the referral options available.

1. NHS Referral to the Local ADHD Service

If you would like to be assessed through your local NHS service, your GP can refer you.

Since April 2025, the local contract for ADHD assessment and treatment has been held by HCRG Care Group.
More information is available here:
ADHD Assessment and Treatment - BSW Integrated Community Based Care

2. NHS Referral via the Right to Choose Scheme

Under the NHS Right to Choose (RTC) scheme, you can request referral to another NHS-commissioned ADHD provider in England instead of your local service.

People often choose this option to:

• Reduce waiting times
• Access a preferred provider

Providers must hold an NHS contract with an Integrated Care Board (ICB) in England to ensure they meet appropriate standards.

A current list of all providers and waiting times can be found on:
Right to Choose - ADHD UK - Your NHS options

3. Private ADHD Assessment

Some patients choose a private ADHD assessment to avoid NHS waiting times.
Private providers vary—some require a GP referral; others accept self-referrals.

Important information:

• If diagnosed and prescribed medication for ADHD privately, our practice cannot issue NHS prescriptions for that medication.
• We do not enter shared-care agreements with private providers, where the diagnosis and initial prescription have been paid for privately. This applies even if the provider also holds an NHS contract with an ICB in England.
• You will need to continue self-funded private prescriptions, or restart the NHS referral process if you later wish to transfer your care to the NHS.

A summary of these options can be seen below:

How Do I Choose a Provider?

When choosing an ADHD provider under Right to Choose, consider the following:

✅ ICB Approval

We can only refer to providers approved by our Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Please check the ICB website for the most up-to-date information.

LDAN Support in Bath and North East Somerset - Your Health

✅ CQC Rating

Check the provider’s quality rating on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) website:
Care Quality Commission

✅ Waiting Times

Compare waiting times on the ADHD UK Right to Choose page:
Right to Choose - ADHD UK - Your NHS options

✅ Medication and Follow-Up Care

If you may wish to consider medication in future, confirm the provider:

• Offers medication management
• Does not have a separate secondary queue for treatment
• Will continue to provide annual reviews if offering shared care

✅ Referral Requirements

Each provider has different forms and referral requirements. Please bring any necessary forms to your GP appointment to help us process your referral efficiently.

Further Information and Support

People with ADHD may be more likely to experience issues such as anxiety and depression. You can self-refer to the local talking therapies via the following link:

I live in BaNES :: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

There are also a number of organisations that can provide further information and support:

ADHD UK - Homepage - ADHD UK

Tips for everyday living | ADHD and mental health | Mind

ADHD in adults - NHS

Bristol Adult ADHD Support Group | AADD-UK

ADDISS

All women between the age of 20 and 65 should have a regular smear test every three to five years. We send out appointment reminders to all of our patients to let you know when your next smear is due.

We send out appointments for regular checks and immunisations for pre-school children. This is to make sure that our doctors and health visitors can check that children are developing normally and that there’s nothing to worry about.

HANDi App

Parents, carers and healthcare professionals can access expert advice about common childhood illnesses and how to treat them via a mobile app, called HANDi App. It is free and can be downloaded to any Apple or Android smartphone or tablet.

Developed and approved by Paediatric Consultants here at the RUH, the HANDi App provides expert advice on how best to manage the six most common childhood illnesses; diarrhoea and vomiting, high temperature, chestiness, newborn problems and stomach pain.

The HANDi App aims to give parents and carers more confidence in dealing with minor conditions at home.

It’s easy to use as it takes the user through a series of questions about the symptoms their child is experiencing and then advises on the best course of action, whether that’s to treat at home, make a GP appointment or to go to A&E.

To download the free HANDi App, please use the following links:

Download from: play.google.com

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Find out about local counsellors and advice services. You can access these services by speaking to your GP or the surgery's receptionist.

Complementary Medicine

Alcohol is sociable and will not damage your health in small quantities. More information about acceptable quantities is available at the  drinkaware website.

Drugs are never good! If you feel you have a problem with drugs or alcohol any of the Doctors at the Surgery will be happy to discus things with you. Local help for Drugs & Alcohol is available through:

• www.bathnes.gov.uk
• Advice about specific drugs can be found on www.talktofrank.com

NHS (BANES) offer a free Stop Smoking Service, offering support and advice to smokers who want to stop smoking or to cut down the amount they smoke. Please contact HCRG Care Group – Community Wellbeing Hub Bath And North East Somerset (BANES) on 0300 247 0203 or visit https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/find-your-local-stop-smoking-service/

Our doctors and nurses give confidential advice on all aspects of family planning, including coil fitting and emergency contraception.

We offer a wide range of health screening for men and women at our surgery.

Women aged between 50 and 60 are advised to attend the Breast Screening Unit every three years for a mammography. This is to make sure we can check and detect any abnormalities as soon as possible. These appointments are sent out by the local Breast Unit.

Find breast screening services.

Our antenatal and postnatal clinics are held at our surgery by our doctors and midwives.

We are able to perform a number of minor skin operations if they are medically indicated. Please make an appointment with a doctor if you wish to discuss this.

In line with national guidance we are normally unable to provide treatment for ‘cosmetic’ conditions such as Verrucas & Warts, Skin Tags and Moles (unless they have changed recently). If you are worried about a skin lesion then please see your Doctor for advice.

Some services available are not covered under our contract with the NHS. This means that these services need to be paid for.

The services that include charges are:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements
• Insurance claim forms
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates.

Our reception staff and GPs will be happy to talk through the charges with you during your appointment.

Schedule Of Fees 2025

We offer routine vaccinations and general advice to our patients travelling abroad.

It may take up to eight weeks for a full course of vaccinations, so please contact us in advance to give you plenty of time if you’re planning to go abroad where you need to be vaccinated.