The Aspen Clinic andYour Right To Choose
_Expanding Access to ADHD & Autism Care_
At The Aspen Clinic, we are an NHS provider of ADHD and autism assessments, treatment, and support for children, young people, and adults. We became an NHS provider to make it easier for people to access specialist support and to get the right help first time without delay.
Any GP in England can refer you to us. To choose The Aspen Clinic, contact your GP and ask to be referred to us. Our team will be ready to support you on your journey. If you have any questions or would like to talk to one of our team members, please contact us on 0161 560 5905
The Aspen Clinic andYour Right To Choose
At The Aspen Clinic, we are an NHS provider of ADHD and autism assessments, treatment, and support for children, young people, and adults. We became an NHS provider to make it easier for people to access specialist support and to get the right help first time without delay.
Any GP in England can refer you to us. To choose The Aspen Clinic, contact your GP and ask to be referred to us. Our team will be ready to support you on your journey. If you have any questions or would like to talk to one of our team members, please contact us on 0161 560 5905
Your Right To Choose
Right to choose means you can decide who your GP refers you to for assessment and support. To choose The Aspen Clinic, ask your GP to refer you to us and we will be ready to support you.
Your Right To Choose
Right to choose means you can decide who your GP refers you to for assessment and support. To choose The Aspen Clinic, ask your GP to refer you to us and we will be ready to support you.
Contact your GP and ask to be referred to The Aspen Clinic. Our team will be ready to support you.
Contact your GP and ask to be referred to The Aspen Clinic. Our team will be ready to support you.
_Expanding Access to ADHD & Autism Care_
- At The Aspen Clinic, we’re proud to be an NHS commissioned provider for ADHD and Autism Assessment, Diagnostic, Treatment, and Review Services. This means we can accept referrals from all GPs in England to provide care for people seeking support for ADHD and Autism.
- Because of this, you have a right to choose who provides your care. If you want to be referred to our service, contact your GP and ask for The Aspen Clinic. Our team will be ready to support you on your journey.
- If you have any questions or would like to talk to one of our team members, please contact us on 0161 560 5905
_Welcome_
Right To Choose
Start your journey to wellness now by completing this form and our team will be in touch.
Start your journey to wellness now by completing this form and our team will be in touch.
Who We Are
The Aspen Clinic is a team of caring health professionals who understand neurodiversity. We know that ADHD and Autism are natural differences in how people think, feel, and live. Our job is to make support easier to reach, quicker to start, to be respectful of every patient and family.
We believe everyone should feel safe, valued, and included. Our vision is simple: support centred around you at your pace.
Who We Are
The Aspen Clinic is a team of caring health professionals who understand neurodiversity. We know that ADHD and Autism are natural differences in how people think, feel, and live. Our job is to make support easier to reach, quicker to start, to be respectful of every patient and family.
We believe everyone should feel safe, valued, and included. Our vision is simple: support centred around you at your pace.
The Aspen Clinic NHS Service
The Aspen Clinic supports people across England through the NHS Right to Choose pathway.
If you are searching for Right to Choose ADHD or Right to Choose Autism services, your GP can refer you directly to The Aspen Clinic.
We provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and practical life management support for children (5+), young people, and adults.
Right To Choose
ADHD and Autism are lifelong differences. They can make daily life harder without the right support. Our care helps you understand your needs and find lifelong strategies that are designed for you, with you.
Why ADHD & Autism Support Matters
ADHD and autism can affect focus, emotions, communication, and daily routines. This can make school, work, relationships, and everyday life more challenging. Many people spend years struggling without the right understanding or support.
Right To Choose
At The Aspen Clinic, we are here to help change that. We support children, young people, and adults to better understand their needs and access the right support first time, so daily life feels more manageable and you can live your life with confidence.
Our care includes
Right To Choose
- An assessment with an experienced specialist, focused on understanding you, your experiences, and your needs.
- Tailored care that focuses on you at home, at work, in education, and in everyday life
- Support with ADHD medication, helping you find the right dose and working with your GP to continue prescriptions when needed.
- Care that recognises different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences, so you are understood and treated fairly
- Connected services with trusted partners where support outside the clinic is needed. You will not be left to manage your care on your own so we will navigate every step of the journey with you.
- Ongoing reviews and feedback to make sure our service remains safe, effective, and centred around your experience
Our team includes psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and mental health specialists. We work together to provide safe, high quality care.
We are able to offer you care if you are:
Right To Choose
- Aged 5 or older
- Registered with a GP in England
We cannot accept referrals for children under 5, or for people already receiving ADHD/Autism care elsewhere. If you’re not sure, ask your GP or contact us.
Care delivered by a specialist, multidisciplinary team
At The Aspen Clinic, your care is led by Consultant Psychiatrists and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
This means your assessment and treatment are overseen by senior medical specialists, supported by clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds who work closely together around you.
A multidisciplinary team brings together different areas of expertise to build a complete understanding of your needs. Rather than relying on a single viewpoint, decisions are shaped through shared clinical discussion and specialist insight.
Our team includes Consultant Psychiatrists, specialist nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals with extensive NHS and independent-sector experience. This helps ensure that every decision is careful, safe, and grounded in best practice.
By working together, we make sure:
- You are listened to and fully understood
- Decisions related to your care are clinically robust and medically led
- Recommendations are clear, practical, and centered around you
- Your care feels joined up, not rushed or fragmented
We want you to feel reassured, supported, and confident you are in safe hands from the very first appointment.
Why ADHD & Autism Support Matters
The Aspen Clinic supports people across England through the NHS Right to Choose pathway.If you are searching for Right to Choose ADHD or Right to Choose Autism services, your GP can refer you directly to The Aspen Clinic.We provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and practical life management support for children (5+), young people, and adults.
Right To Choose
Getting the right help can make a big difference. Our team follows NHS guidelines and works with each person to create a plan that fits their life.
What We Offer
Right To Choose
- Clear and careful assessments
- Personalised care plans that respect your needs and identity
- Medication support (for ADHD), if helpful
- Inclusive practice that values culture, background, and lived experience
- Signposting to other services and community networks
- Regular checkins to make sure support is working
Our team includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and mental health specialists. We work together to provide safe, high quality care.
Who Can Use This Service
You may be able to use this service if you:
Right To Choose
- Are aged 6 or older
- Live in Cheshire or Merseyside (or use Right to Choose across England)
- Have ADHD or Autism traits that affect daily life
- Are looking for your first assessment
- Can take part in the full process
We cannot accept referrals for children under 6, or for people already receiving ADHD/Autism care elsewhere. If you’re not sure, ask your GP or contact us.
Right To Choose
The Aspen Clinic NHS Service
The Aspen Clinic supports people across England through the NHS Right to Choose pathway.
If you are searching for Right to Choose ADHD or Right to Choose Autism services, your GP can refer you directly to The Aspen Clinic.
We provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and practical life management support for children (5+), young people, and adults.
ADHD and Autism are lifelong differences. They can make daily life harder without the right support. Our care helps you understand your needs and find lifelong strategies that are designed for you, with you.
Right To Choose
Why ADHD & Autism Support Matters
ADHD and autism can affect focus, emotions, communication, and daily routines. This can make school, work, relationships, and everyday life more challenging. Many people spend years struggling without the right understanding or support.
At The Aspen Clinic, we are here to help change that. We support children, young people, and adults to better understand their needs and access the right support first time, so daily life feels more manageable and you can live your life with confidence.
Right To Choose
Our care includes
- An assessment with an experienced specialist, focused on understanding you, your experiences, and your needs.
- Tailored care that focuses on you at home, at work, in education, and in everyday life
- Support with ADHD medication, helping you find the right dose and working with your GP to continue prescriptions when needed.
- Care that recognises different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences, so you are understood and treated fairly
- Connected services with trusted partners where support outside the clinic is needed. You will not be left to manage your care on your own so we will navigate every step of the journey with you.
- Ongoing reviews and feedback to make sure our service remains safe, effective, and centred around your experience
Our team includes psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and mental health specialists. We work together to provide safe, high quality care.
Right To Choose
We are able to offer you care if you are:
- Aged 5 or older
- Registered with a GP in England
We cannot accept referrals for children under 5, or for people already receiving ADHD/Autism care elsewhere. If you’re not sure, ask your GP or contact us.
Care delivered by a specialist, multidisciplinary team
At The Aspen Clinic, your care is led by Consultant Psychiatrists and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
This means your assessment and treatment are overseen by senior medical specialists, supported by clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds who work closely together around you.
A multidisciplinary team brings together different areas of expertise to build a complete understanding of your needs. Rather than relying on a single viewpoint, decisions are shaped through shared clinical discussion and specialist insight.
Our team includes Consultant Psychiatrists, specialist nurses, therapists, and allied health professionals with extensive NHS and independent-sector experience. This helps ensure that every decision is careful, safe, and grounded in best practice.
By working together, we make sure:
- You are listened to and fully understood
- Decisions related to your care are clinically robust and medically led
- Recommendations are clear, practical, and centered around you
- Your care feels joined up, not rushed or fragmented
We want you to feel reassured, supported, and confident you are in safe hands from the very first appointment.
Who Can Access The Service?
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for referral if you:
- Are aged 6 years or over
- Are registered with a GP in Cheshire and Merseyside
- Present with symptoms suggestive of ADHD or Autism that cause significant functional impairment in at least two life domains (e.g. education, employment, relationships)
- Are seeking a firsttime assessment (not a second opinion)
- Have symptoms that began in childhood, even if they became more obvious later
- Are willing and able to engage in the full assessment and treatment process
- May have cooccurring conditions, provided ADHD or Autism remains the primary concern
Exclusion Criteria
We are unable to accept referrals for:
- Children under 6 years old
- Individuals not registered with a GP in Cheshire and Merseyside (unless accessing via RTC)
- Individuals with unmanaged substance misuse that prevents accurate assessment
- Those seeking a second opinion or already undergoing assessment elsewhere
- Individuals whose primary diagnosis requires specialist mental health input (e.g. active psychosis), unless care is jointly coordinated
- Those unable or unwilling to participate in the assessment process due to capacity or engagement barriers
Your ADHD & Autism journey at The Aspen Clinic
Stage
What to Expect
Triage
Once we receive your referral, our team will check we have the right information from your GP.
Full Assessment
An in-depth appointment with an experienced specialist, focused on understanding your experiences, difficulties, and support needs through discussion and expert designed questionnaires.
Assessment results and aftercare
A clear written outcome and a support plan centred around you, explaining the assessment result, recommended treatments, and the next steps on your Aspen journey.
Annual Review
We will be reviewing your care plan annually if we have prescribed you medication following your assessment.
Your ADHD & Autism journey at The Aspen Clinic
Triage
Once we receive your referral, our team will check we have the right information from your GP.
Full Assessment
An in-depth appointment with an experienced specialist, focused on understanding your experiences, difficulties, and support needs through discussion and expert designed questionnaires.
Assessment results and aftercare
A clear written outcome and a support plan centred around you, explaining the assessment result, recommended treatments, and the next steps on your Aspen journey.
Annual Review
We will be reviewing your care plan annually if we have prescribed you medication following your assessment.
Once you ask to be referred to The Aspen Clinic, your GP will send us your referral. We will contact you as soon as the referral is received by our team.
Right to choose means you have the right to decide where your GP refers you for assessment or support. To be referred to The Aspen Clinic, please ask your GP to refer you to us and we will be ready to support you.
Everyone registered with a GP in England.
No, you do not pay for the care you receive by The Aspen Clinic NHS service. Once your GP refers you to us, we provide your care free of charge.
The process is very simple, your GP will refer you to The Aspen Clinic once you contact them and ask to be referred to us. Once your GP refers you, we will contact you to start your Aspen journey.
We understand how difficult it can be waiting for support. Because of this, your care at The Aspen Clinic starts as soon as your GP refers you to us.
Yes, we work closely with your GP to make sure your care plan is monitored across both teams. This is to allow us to offer you the best care that is right for you.
Once your assessment is completed, we will discuss the outcome with you and send you a report including a personalised treatment/support plan which we will go through together.
Yes, at The Aspen Clinic we provide care for children starting from the age of 5. If you are a parent/carer and wish for your child to be referred to The Aspen Clinic, please you’re your GP to refer you to us. Please provide school reports or any other information to your GP to support the referral they send to us. The more information we have the more we can support your child and provide the care that is right for them.
Get In Touch
If you have ay queries or questions please contact us on 0161 560 5905 or email us support@theaspenclinic.co.uk and a member of our team will be ready to help
Get In Touch
If you have ay queries or questions please contact us on 0161 560 5905 or email us support@theaspenclinic.co.uk and a member of our team will be ready to help
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Our Vision
Our vision is to reimagine emotional and psychological service delivery and support by fostering discovery, growth, and individuality. We champion diversity and equity where everyone belongs and has timely access to the support they want.
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Our Vision
Our vision is to reimagine emotional and psychological service delivery and support by fostering discovery, growth, and individuality. We champion diversity and equity where everyone belongs and has timely access to the support they want.
Start Your Journey Today
At The Aspen Clinic, you have the power to choose what’s right for you. If you’re ready to start your assessment or explore our support services, we can begin right away, getting you on the path to the support you deserve. If you are unsure and need more clarity, an initial consultation with our expert team will offer you the guidance you need. No matter where you are in your journey, we are here to support you every step of the way. To take the first step toward your care, complete the referral form and get your Aspen journey started today.
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