This page is for NHS GPs in England.
NHS GPs in England can refer children, aged between 0 and their 18th birthday, for an autism assessment with Paloma Health via NHS Right to Choose.
We are commissioned by two NHS ICBs to provide children and young people’s autism assessments.
If you are a NHS GP with any questions before making a referral, please email paloma.health@nhs.net and we will come back to you within two working days.
You can refer children to the following pathways:
* If a child has a diagnosed or suspected learning disability or speech and language condition or selective mutism, fully remote is not available and you can choose our hybrid pathway with in-person observation in Exeter.
NHS GPs in England can fill in the online referral form. That's the quickest and safest way of making a referral. Parents will be informed when a referral is received and when they will be seen.
GPs in Norfolk & Waveney ICB should use their local referral form and send this to paloma.health@nhs.net.
The assessment will be started as soon as we receive the referral. We follow NICE and NHS England guidelines, with two expert clinicians completing a two part assessment.
Information is gathered from the school and parent or guardian, we undertake a child observation.
The parent or guardian receives a clear, easy-to-understand outcome report and diagnosis (if applicable) for their child.
As an approved NHS partner, we will securely share that report with their NHS GP.