Referrals

Referrals

ADHD and Autism

ADHD awareness is rising and demand for diagnosis and support services continues to grow. Demand for ADHD assessments has grown beyond service capacity. Waiting lists are expected to exceed 25,000 people across Greater Manchester without changes. More information is available on the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership website.

Children and young people with suspected ADHD should be referred by school Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCo) where possible (rather than via a GP). The SENCo will be asked to complete the school questionnaire for assessment of ADHD. This is preferable as information from school is required as part of the assessment before it can begin and schools need to be aware of the concerns and may be able to resolve some of issues with classroom intervention without the need for a referral.

If you are unhappy waiting for a local assessment then you can exercise the Right to Choose. You can read more about what Right to Choose is and the providers that are available. Please be aware that we may be unable to accept any shared care arrangements for prescribing and monitoring from some Right to Choose providers so please think carefully before you choose.

Track a referral

NHS e-Referral Tracking

If your doctor has referred you to a specialist for further care you will be asked to book your appointment using the ‘NHS e-Referral’ system.

You will receive a letter from us within 2 weeks giving details of how to book your appointment and any passwords you may need.

To track your e-Referral you will need the following details to log into the e-Referral website:

  • Your date of birth
  • Reference number – this will be on the first page of your letter
  • Password – this will be on the second page of your letter

Further information


Hospital Referrals

If your referral request was to a local hospital you will need to contact them directly.

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road,
Greater Manchester,
M13 9WL

Alternatively you can contact the ward or department that you have been referred to directly.

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove,
Stockport,
Cheshire,
SK2 7JE

Alternatively you can contact the ward or department that you have been referred to directly.


Track a Referral

If you are waiting to receive a referral, please use this form to get an update on the referral status.