How is NHS Right to Choose funded?

The assessment is 100% funded by the NHS at standard NHS contract rates. You pay nothing out of pocket. Once diagnosed, some providers also cover titration and medication under NHS funding.

How do I request an NHS Right to Choose referral?

Book a consultation with your GP, present a referral request cover letter detailing your symptoms and personal struggles, and request a referral to your chosen qualified provider under NHS Right to Choose standing rules.

Patient Empowerment Utility

NHS Right to Choose (RTC) Hub

Did you know you can request a referral to a private ADHD or Autism specialist funded completely by the NHS? Learn how to shorten your wait time and generate your GP referral request below.

What is Right to Choose?

If you are registered with an NHS GP in England, you have a legal right to choose which consultant-led clinical team conducts your ADHD or Autism assessment, provided they have an existing contract with any ICB or NHS England.

How is it funded?

The assessment is 100% funded by the NHS at standard NHS contract rates. You pay absolutely nothing. Once diagnosed, some providers also cover titration and medication under NHS funding.

How do I request it?

You must book a consultation with your GP, present a referral letter detailing your struggles, and request referral to your chosen provider under the NHS Right to Choose standing rules.

Interactive GP Referral Letter Generator

Fill out the details below to generate a tailored cover letter explaining your legal rights and personal struggles, which you can hand directly to your GP.

1. Input Referral Details

Patient Full Name

Patient Date of Birth

GP Name / Dr. Name

GP Practice Name / Surgery Address

Assessment Condition

Select RTC Provider Clinic

Select struggles you experience (appended to letter)

Difficulty sustaining attention in work or tasksFrequent forgetfulness in daily activitiesTendency to misplace or lose items required for tasksRestlessness, fidgeting, or inability to sit stillInterrupting others or blurting out answers prematurelyProne to hyperfocusing on interests while struggling to start boring tasksProcrastination and difficulty organizing schedules or timelines

Add personal notes/details (optional)

2. Cover Letter Preview

[Date: 29/08/2026] To: [GP Name] Practice: [GP Practice Name / Surgery Address] RE: Request for Referral under NHS Right to Choose Dear Doctor, I am writing to formally request a referral for an NHS-funded assessment for ADHD under the NHS Right to Choose legislation (under Section 75 of the National Health Service Act 2006 / NHS Standing Rules). Under Right to Choose in England, if a patient is referred by their GP to a clinically appropriate provider who has a qualifying contract with any Integrated Care Board (ICB) or NHS England, the provider is funded at NHS rates. I would like to be referred to: Provider Name: [Selected Provider] Services: ADHD Assessment CQC Rating: Good/Outstanding Website: N/A I have chosen this provider because their current waiting times are significantly shorter than the local NHS pathway, and they possess the necessary qualified specialists. To assist you with this referral, I have compiled a checklist of symptoms and daily challenges I regularly experience: • [List of symptoms and struggles in daily life] I would be grateful if you could support this request and forward my referral details to the provider. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]

Important Disclaimer: Right to Choose rules apply to patients registered with an NHS GP in England. Similar schemes or funding paths may vary in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. This document generator is an administrative aid and does not constitute clinical diagnostic assessment or medical/legal advice.