The CCG, with the North Yorkshire CCG Clinical Lead has agreed with The Retreat to remove the requirement for the AQ10 self-report and scores on referral for an adult autism assessment. Data and clinical evidence indicate the AQ10 scores do not significantly predict receipt of a diagnosis and now show it is of limited value. The Retreat continue to use the full AQ along with other clinical information during the actual assessment process

• North Yorkshire referral guidance for an Autism / ADHD diagnostic assessment (2024)
• Letter for GP Practices: North Yorkshire and York Adult Autism and ADHD Assessment and Diagnostic Service (September 2023) 
  
• NEW NHS Autism and ADHD assessment service referral form (2023)
• NEW NHS Autism and ADHD service referral form for Meds review (2023)
• Do-it Profiler for Primary Care referrers (HSCN only)
• July 2023 update - adult Autism and ADHD assessments
• NHS Autism and ADHD expedite referral form
• NHS Autism and ADHD direct referral form 
  

Shared Care Prescribing for Adults with ADHD  - Revised Shared Care Agreements 2024

• Atomoxetine
• Dexamfetamine
• Lisdexamfetamine
• Methylphenidate

Revised SCA ADHD medication/annual review referral form 2024

Referral Pathway Diagrams

• Overseas students
• People diagnosed elsewhere including non-NHS providers
• Process when physical health checks identified

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