ADHD and Autism Assessment Update

Due to increasing demand, NHS Kent and Medway has introduced changes to how ADHD and autism assessment services are prioritised during 2026/27.

What patients and families need to know:

• Referrals are not being stopped.
However, providers have limits on the number of assessments and appointments they can offer.

• Priority will be given to:
People with the greatest clinical need, those who have already started their assessment or treatment pathway, and those who have been waiting the longest.

• For routine referrals:
It is unfortunately unlikely that an assessment will take place before April 2027.

• Once a referral has been made:
Patients do not need to contact their GP practice for waiting-list updates. The assessment provider will contact them directly when further information is available.

Support is available whether or not you have received a formal diagnosis:

Children and young people:
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/children-and-young-people…

 Adults:
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/adults-with-ld-autism-and…

Read the full NHS Kent and Medway update:
https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/update-on-adhd-and-autism…/