GP referral information for Right to Choose autism assessments

GP referral information

Download a short document to take or send to your GP. It explains what you are asking for, who the referral is for, and how your GP can submit a Right to Choose autism assessment referral to Healios.

Healios is currently accepting referrals for children aged 7+ and young people in England.

Download GP referral guide

This is not a referral form. Your GP must submit the referral to Healios.

What to ask your GP

You can say:

I would like my child to be referred to Healios for an autism assessment through Right to Choose. Healios is currently accepting referrals for children aged 7+ and young people in England. Please can you submit a Right to Choose referral to Healios?

You can also share this page with your GP so they have the referral information and submission link.

    Key referral information

    • Service: Healios online autism assessments
    • Pathway: NHS Right to Choose
    • Who this is for: Children aged 7+ and young people in England
    • Current waiting time: Up to 6 months
    • Referral required: Yes – GP referral required
    • Assessment format: Online autism assessment
    • Important note: Our ability to support referrals is dependent on local Integrated Care Board policies.

    For GPs

    GPs in England can complete the Healios online referral form using the link below.

    Healios accepts eligible referrals for online autism assessments under the NHS Right to Choose framework for children aged 7+ and young people.

    Once we receive the referral, we will contact the patient and GP to confirm the referral and update on the next steps. 

    Submit a GP referral here

    What happens next?

    1. Healios receives the referral.
    2. We check the information provided and your local ICB policy
    3. We contact you and your GP to confirm the next steps.
    4. We explain what information is needed before the assessment.

    We will keep you informed so you know what to expect.

      Need to go back?

      For more information about eligibility, wait times and the assessment pathway, return to the main Right to Choose page.

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        Still have questions?

        If you have a question about Right to Choose or the referral process, our team can help. This form is not part of the referral process. To start a Right to Choose referral, your GP must submit the referral to Healios.

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