Can someone explain right to choose please?

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I'm hoping someone more experienced can talk me through right to choose and what I need to do.

DD9 had an initial assessment is September last year and they said they're 99% sure she has ADHD but she'd need a full assessment to get the diagnosis.

I was sent a letter with this shortly afterwards and we were referred to the locality team and put on the waiting list for assessment.

Since then I've heard nothing at all. I've looked into right to choose before but couldn't figure out what the process is. Do you choose the provider and ask the GP to write the referral? My GP said they were happy to support but have had very limited contact with DD because she's had very few physical health issues in her life so they don't really know her to complete a robust referral.

I feel really stupid for not being able to work this out for myself but we really do need help now.

If you want a Right to Choose referral, and they haven’t been paused in your area, you can ask the GP to refer. Find the provider you wish to be referred to, look what you need for a referral (this differs depending on the provider) then ask the GP.

Thank you. They don't appear to have been paused in my area.

Although I've now checked providers and most seem to have wording to this effect in terms eligibility criteria: "This is the patient's first referral for an outpatient appointment for this condition"

Does this mean DD won't be eligible because she's already had an initial assessment and been referred for a full assessment via the NHS?

If you are just on the waiting list, often GPs are willing to refer as long as you haven’t begun the actual assessment phase.