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Since Monday 27th March 2023, a pilot has been in place in York and North Yorkshire which has meant that adults who approach their GP seeking an autism and/or ADHD diagnosis are refused access to assessment unless they meet specific criteria.
If they do not meet these criteria, they are instead directed to an online self-report questionnaire called the Do It Profiler. Individuals have been told to fill this in themselves. The Do It Profiler is not a diagnostic tool and provides neither sufficient evidence for disability benefits nor access to medication in the case of ADHD.
The YDRF are speaking out about this plan of action which will deprive people of their access to assessment and diagnosis.
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News and updates
Enough is Enough: September 2024 Summary
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April 2024 Update on Autism and ADHD Assessment Pathway
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Misleading Email from the ICB
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The Ever-Shifting Sands of the Pilot Scheme
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An Open Letter to the Connecting Our City Project
Finally, Some Information
Brace yourselves, this is a long one. In response to one of the Freedom of…
Pilot extended for 9 months
YDRF has been informed that a decision has been made for the autism and ADHD…
The Sound of Silence: Communicating with the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Integrated Care Board (ICB)
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ADHD Diagnosis is a Right, not a Luxury
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Guest Blog: Reflections on NHS England Guidance for Autism
NHS England published their national framework and operational guidance for autism assessment services on 5th…
Autism and ADHD Assessments Update – Commissioner Response
Keep up with developments on our updates page here Following our blog post on the…
Autism and ADHD Assessments to be Refused
North Yorkshire and York Health and Care Partnership* are removing access to autism and ADHD…