HNY Policy and Pathway Repository - Humber

Referral Process - Cessation of GP referrals

We have recently implemented a new ADHD Model, with a view to address the current high demand for this service. With the exception of those children not in mainstream education or pre-school age then the GP can make the referral if no other professional is involved.

Referral form on Ardens

ADHD – Referrals of children and young people for assessment.

We recently updated the referral process for children and young who require a referral for ADHD assessment.  

For School children age that are registered with a Hull GP, either at school in Hull or the East Riding, the SENCO in the child’s School will now be the primary referrer. The GP should make the parent aware that they need to discuss with the School SENCO their concerns regarding their child, and the SENCO will complete all the necessary paperwork, to submit the referral.

The only exceptions to this arrangement are for CYP who are either not in main stream education, or pre-school age. In these circumstances if there is another professional involved in the child’s care then they could make the referral or the GP can make the referral themselves.

Thank you for your support as we embed this new process which we are hoping will help us in managing the increasing numbers of CYP on the ADHD Waiting List.

SENCO will now be the lead referrer into the service.

If you have any queries regarding the process please contact CAMHS Contact Point - 01482 303688 

Should a young person not be in education then the GP can refer to Children and Young People Mental Health services for autism and ADHD assessment

If the young person is in school then the SENCO should refer.

No Red Flag Symptoms Listed

No Guidelines on Management Listed

No Referral Criteria Listed