Getting a Diagnosis
If symptoms affect your life a lot, a diagnosis may help.
Your choices in the NHS – NHS
You can choose:
Which mental health provider you see
Which team gives your care
👉 This is useful if NHS waiting times are too long.
👉 Providers must be NHS-approved and accredited.
How to Get Referred:
We understand that some people may be worried about ADHD or Autism. There is help available to understand these traits and to learn how to live well with them
Support for Autism:
Autism West Midlands (Herefordshire & Worcestershire)
Community Autism Support Service (for age 16+)
Advice, information, and signposting
1:1 guidance
8-week group programmes and workshops
📧 info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
📞 01432 801 687
🌐 autismwestmidlands.org.uk
National Autistic Society
Information, support, strategies, and helpline.
🌐 autism.org.uk
Autism West Midlands – local support
In-person and online help for families.
Befriending, supported living, outreach, and job support.
Autism Speaks
Information on diagnosis, living with autism, and book lists.
🌐 autismspeaks.org
Signs of autism in children – NHS – NHS information
Support for ADHD:
🌐 ADDitude – tips, resources, strategies
🌐 Inflow – ADHD support app
🌐 ADHD UK – information and support
ADHD in adults – NHS – NHS information
ADHD in children and young people – NHS – NHS information