Right to Choose

While you have the Right to Choose, it is not as simple as the doctor referring you to a service of your choice. A majority of the time you have to make the inital steps to start the referral yourself.

The GP will not suggest a provider for you, they can only provide you with the tools to make an informed choice.

It is your right to choose but it is also expected that you do your research on the providers available.

It is imperative that you read up on the provider. When looking for a provider that offers Right to Choose, think:

• Will the NHS cover my prescription? Will I have to pay privately for any part of this?
• Does this provider cover my condition? 
• How long are the wait times? 
• Do I qualify? (Check NHS Exemptions)

The GP will not always check these things for you, we will just send the referral via our practice secretary.

Waiting times can vary between services and you have the right to ask to be referred to another provider that may be able to start your treatment sooner.

Where there is more than one alternative option, you should be given a choice of which service you would like to go to.

1. For ADHD and Autism assessments, you can click HERE
   Please scroll down the page to find the available providers.
2. You have the right to choose your hospital and consultant. Read more about your outpatient choices by clicking HERE.
3. You can access the current NHS Right to Choose Framework by clicking HERE.