Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service (NeSS)
The Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service (NeSS) brings together our previous adult autism and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services into one combined service.
We provide:
- Diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD
- Support to understand the conditions
- Short-term support for issues related to autism or ADHD
- Medication to treat ADHD, which will then be managed by your GP
- Advice and signposting to additional support including mental health services if needed
We do not offer support for other mental health issues that can often go alongside autism and ADHD; these should be referred to mental health services.
Information about the waiting times
Please note we receive a very high number of referrals (approx. 500 per month).
We are currently seeing people referred to us in:
- October 2021 for ADHD assessment
- June 2021 for Autism assessment
- March 2024 for ADHD medication
Update from NeSS prescribing team - ADHD Medication shortage
There are ongoing supply issues for some ADHD medications. Supply has improved but there are still ongoing shortages. We are fully aware of the situation which sadly is out of our control.
The Trust is working on a plan to support our patients. This will involve those with lived experience to help us put the best plan in place.
We will endeavour to continue with current prescriptions as long as supplies allow. This might mean some dose changes along the way but we will work with GPs and patients to find a temporary solution where possible.
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