NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB) has commissioned five new specialist providers to provide ADHD assessments and treatment for adults. This means patients have more choice for their care provider.
These new service providers provide much-needed additional capacity that will help to meet local demand for adult ADHD services and reduce waiting times for diagnosis and treatment.
The providers listed below have been quality assured by MSE ICB to provide NHS standards of care. They are an MSE ICB approved route for patients requesting referrals for ADHD services.
More options for patients
The following providers now form a network of locally commissioned NHS services for adults in mid and south Essex. In addition to the ADHD service commissioned from our local provider Essex University Partnership Trust (EPUT), local GPs can now refer patients directly to one of these providers as part of patients’ Right to Choose.
- Atrom Mindcare
- Care ADHD
- Elixir Medics
- Harrow Health
- The Owl Centre
These new providers have been contracted to deliver the same service offer as EPUT. This includes assessment, diagnosis, and NHS-prescribed medication if clinically necessary.
Patients’ Right to Choose
Patients have the right to choose who provides their ADHD care.
The above providers are commissioned by MSE ICB to support patient choice for mid and south Essex residents. Adult patients can now request a referral to one of these locally commissioned services.
MSE ICB encourages patients to select providers that are accredited and commissioned within our local care system. These providers have undergone rigorous due diligence and quality assurance processes to ensure they meet the ICB’s standards for safety, clinical effectiveness, and continuity of care. While patients’ right to choose remains protected, choosing a provider that is part of the locally approved network ensures patient care is safe, coordinated, and aligned with local NHS pathways.
Patients who wish to be referred to another Right to Choose provider should undertake their own research into available providers. Patients should research the services they provide to ensure they are suitable and meet the patient’s needs. Some providers only offer an NHS assessment and diagnosis service. That would mean patients would need a referral to another provider if treatment for the condition is required.
Before making a referral under the NHS Right to Choose, your GP must be satisfied that the provider offers a clinically appropriate and quality-assured service that meets NHS standards for safety, effectiveness, and continuity of care.
For more information about choosing a Right to Choose Provider, visit:
About Patient Choice / Right to ChooseThe Patient Choice Policy for Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System is available at:
Patient Choice Policy