Get referred to Paloma Health via Right to Choose

Need clarity for your child? Follow these steps to request a referral to Paloma Health through Right to Choose:
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• Talk to your NHS GP
  ‍Ask your GP for a referral to Paloma Health through Right to Choose.
  
• Share this website
  ‍Direct your GP to the “How to refer?” page on our website for a quick and easy guide.
  
• Your GP can easily complete the referral form online

When speaking with your GP, it's helpful to be prepared with the following information:

• It’s your legal right
  You are entitled to request a Right to Choose referral—your GP cannot deny this.
  
• School involvement
  Schools are involved DURING the assessments, but they don't need to lead on your referral. You don’t NEED evidence from your school to ask for the referral.
  
• Right to Choose, not private
  Some GPs confuse private assessments with Right to Choose, when they think that schools can make the referral. That's incorrect, only NHS GPs in England can make Right to Choose referrals.
  
• Helpful Tools
  ‍If you want to bring something to your GP, consider bringing the results of the M-Q ASC test (for children aged 5 and up). This is a modern, comprehensive test designed to identify less commonly recognised signs of autism.
  Alternatively, shorter options are the AQ-10 for children (aged 4-11) or the AQ-10 for adolescents (12 and up). These are shorter but more focused on the characteristics typically associated with male-presenting individuals.
  
  

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You might have waited a long time to get an assessment. At Paloma Health, we’re committed to providing high-quality care, clear communication, and dedicated support every step of the way.

Please do reach out if you have questions.
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