Children and Young People’s Autism NHS services

Understanding your Right to Choose

If you live in England, you have the legal right to choose who provides your NHS mental health care, including assessments for Autism in adults. This means you can ask your GP to refer you to a provider like Medinet Minds, giving you access to faster, high-quality Autism assessments at no cost to you.

Why use Right to Choose?

Getting an Autism assessment through the NHS can come with a long wait time – often lasting over a year. By using your Right to Choose, you can be referred to an NHS-approved provider, like Medinet Minds, and get your assessment within weeks. You’ll still receive NHS-funded care, but with quicker access and support from a trusted, independent team.

Who is eligible for Right to Choose?

You’re eligible if:

You live in England
You’re registered with a GP in England
Your GP agrees that a referral for Autism is appropriate
You’re not already under the care of a local NHS mental health team for the same issue

If you’re unsure, speak to your GP or contact us – we’re happy to help guide you through the process.

How to get started

Getting referred to Medinet Minds under Right to Choose is simple.

To get a remote Autism assessment with Medinet Minds, you will need to get a referral from your GP.
Through the right to choose scheme, we make the process straightforward and support you every step of the way.

	Speak to your GP
	Request a referral to Medinet Minds, formally known as HealthHarmonie Minds under the NHS right to Choose. We don’t mandate any forms to be filled into start the process.

	Get referred
	Your GP will send the referral to Medinet Minds.

	Begin your journey
	Once the referral is processed, you’ll be contacted directly to schedule your assessment.

We’ll provide all the details your GP needs to make this process as smooth as possible.

Want to learn more?

For more information about the Right to Choose pathway and a full list of NHS-approved neurodiversity assessment providers, visit ADHD UK’s Right to Choose guide (https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/). This helpful resource includes step-by-step instructions and printable forms to take to your GP.

You can also view the official NHS guidance on Right to Choose (https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/your-choices-in-the-nhs/) to better understand the program.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had part A of my ASD assessment today with Yvonne Hyland, she was incredible, knowledgable and made me immediately feel at ease with the entire process. I can’t thank her enough for the support and additional useful information she provided me with. 🌟
  
 
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   Melissa Bell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice, professional people
very pateint and understanding
Great experience, highly recommend.
  
 
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   Linda Billinge 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fast process friendly staff made me feel at ease highly recommend excellent care
  
 
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   Jason Boyd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. EDIT: I recommend politely calling them or emailing them if you have any issues. The service is amazing though you may need to just double check on them as I feel like they forgot to book a tritation appointment as once I asked, it was very quick. I do believe the staff are trying their best with the amount of work from speaking to them.

I wish I could rate this service higher because I had a fantastic experience with assessment A & B and got a detailed report. It has been over 4 weeks since that point and I have heard nothing back for starting medication? This was a rediagnosis so I'm familiar with how life-changing medication can be so it's incredibly frustrating that they've suddenly dropped the ball at this point in the process.

I understand that they must be busy but I am worried if I'm even on the list for starting due to nothing being booked and zero communication. I'm willing to change this rating if I hear back but until then, it's a mixed service.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Yvonne was so lovely, made me feel very at ease with my assessment and made the questions very clear, thank you! :)

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