Welcome to the NENC Referrals Management Centre...

The ADHD Referral Management Service helps work out the next step for people who have been referred for possible ADHD.

• You'll answer some online questions.
• You'll then have a short appointment with a nurse trained in ADHD referrals.

This is called an ADHD referral review.

No. This is not an ADHD assessment and does not give you a diagnosis. It helps decide whether an ADHD assessment may be the most helpful next step, or whether another type of support may help you more at this time.

Some difficulties can look like ADHD or overlap with ADHD symptoms. These may include stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, feeling overwhelmed or difficulties with daily routines.

• Some people will need an ADHD assessment.
• Other people may need different support first.

This review helps us look at your needs earlier, so you can be guided to the support that best fits your situation.

Not necessarily. For some people, the next step will be an ADHD assessment. For other people, another type of support may be more helpful at this time. Your next step will be based on the information you share in your questions and your appointment with the nurse.

No. Your answers help guide the review. A nurse will look at your answers and talk with you before your next step is confirmed.

The questions will ask about:

• your symptoms
• your daily life
• your wellbeing
• any support you need
• any safety concerns

This helps us understand what support may be best for you.

The questions usually take 10 to 15 minutes to complete, but there is no time limit.

Yes. Your answers save automatically as you go. For security, each session stays open for about 1 hour. If you need to stop, you can use the same link to come back and carry on where you left off.

Yes. You can ask someone you trust to help you - a family member, friend, carer or support worker. Please make sure the answers reflect your own experiences.

If you need guidance using the questionnaire, our online chatbot can help (green bubble found in the bottom right of your screen).

You'll be asked to book a short appointment with a nurse. The appointment will last about 15 minutes. You'll be able to choose from appointments available in the next 30 days.

The nurse will talk to you about:

• your answers
• your symptoms
• how things affect your life
• what support you need
• what you would like help with

This is not an ADHD assessment. It's a short appointment to help work out your next step.

There are 4 possible next steps. You may be:

• Asked to speak with your GP about support options.
• Given support information, self-help resources, webinars or coaching.
• Referred for an ADHD assessment.
• Referred or guided to broader support if you need help in more than one area.

No. Being referred into the Referral Management Service does not remove your Right to Choose. If you are referred for an ADHD assessment, patient choice will be managed in line with the usual rules.

Yes. Your GP practice will be told when your ADHD review is complete. They will be told your outcome and any suggested next steps.

Our online chatbot (green bubble, bottom right hand of your screen) can guide you if you need help with the questions, booking your appointment, opening your information pack, or raising any concerns.