Based in East and West Cheshire the AAT provides services for assessment and diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and ADHD treatment and medication monitoring, if required, in East Cheshire, and assessment and diagnosis of Autism in East and West Cheshire.
This does not include children and young people who access health services from Winsford, Northwich, Bunbury, Frodsham or Helsby practices (unless they live in Elton). The Team is not commissioned to offer post-diagnostic support for Autism , however will signpost to resources and services available in the local area.
Assessment and monitoring clinics are held at various locations in the local area, with main bases at Elm House and Space4Autism in East Cheshire and Marsden House in West Cheshire.
16-17 year old young people: ( Cheshire East & Cheshire West & Chester)
Find out more about the adult ADHD pathway for ages 16+ here.
ADHD diagnostic assessment
The ADHD Team provides assessment to children and young people aged 6-16 years who have a GP in Cheshire East. The team accepts referrals for children and young people who have not received a previous diagnosis of ADHD.
ADHD treatment and medication monitoring
This service is available to children and young people aged 6-16 years who have received a diagnosis of ADHD and have a GP in Cheshire East.
Autism diagnostic assessment
The Autism Team provides assessment to children and young people aged 4-16 years and who have a GP in Cheshire East, and to children and young people aged 11-16 years and who have a GP in Cheshire West. This does not include children and young people who access health services from Winsford, Northwich, Bunbury, Frodsham or Helsby practices (unless they live in Elton). The Team accepts referrals for children and young people who have not received a previous diagnosis of Autism.
16-17 year old young people: ( Cheshire East & Cheshire West & Chester)
Find out more about the adult ADHD pathway for ages 16+ here.
ADHD and Autism Assessment Service Providers
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Area |
Central Cheshire (South and Vale Royal)
|
East Cheshire (North area) |
East Cheshire (North area) |
West Cheshire |
West Cheshire |
South Cheshire and Vale Royal (Central), West Cheshire |
East Cheshire, South Cheshire and Vale Royal (Central), West Cheshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age |
0-16 (up to 19, if attending special schools) |
0-4 (ASC) |
6-16 (ADHD) 4-18 (ASC) |
11-16 (ASC) |
0-16 (ADHD) 0-10 (ASC) |
16+ (ASC) |
16+ (ADHD) |
| Service Provider |
Community Paediatrics at Mid Cheshire Trust
|
0-4 Autism Pathway |
CWP ADHD and Autism Team - scroll down for the online referral form |
CWP ADHD and Autism Team - scroll down for the online referral form |
CWP adult ASD |
CWP adult ADHD for an update on this pathway please click here. |
ADHD areas covered - refer via the online referral form on this page
- East Cheshire – age 6-16 years
- Poynton
- Wilmslow
- Macclesfield
- Knutsford
- Congleton
- Holmes Chapel
Details of other providers for ADHD
- West Cheshire – age 6-16 years
- Community Paediatric team via Kingsway Children’s Centre Kingsway Chester CH2 2LB.
- 01244 366724
- https://
www. livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ Services/ 301/ Community-Paediatric
- 16-17 year old young people: (Cheshire East & Cheshire West & Chester)
- The adult ADHD service is currently closed to new referrals, with the exception of the below criteria:
- Military veterans.
- Complex transitions from paediatric services from Wirral and Liverpool (those stable will go to Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) Adult ADHD Clinic).
- Transfers of care from Wirral and Liverpool.
- People subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA).
- Enquiries to: cwp.
adultadhd / 0300 3033157@nhs.net - Referrals to : cwp.
adhdreferrals @nhs.net
If patient does not meet above criteria, you may wish to refer to interim ADHD service via Right to Choose: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/ ) as an alternative to waiting until we reopen to new referrals.
ASC areas covered - refer via the online referral form on this page
- East Cheshire – age 4-18 years
- Poynton
- Wilmslow
- Macclesfield
- Knutsford
- Congleton
- Holmes Chapel
- West Cheshire - age 11-16 years
Details of other providers for ASC
- West Cheshire – age 0-10 years
- Community Paediatric team via Autism Coordinator, Kingsway Children’s Centre Kingsway Chester CH2 2LB.
- 01244 366724
- www.
livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ Services/ 301/ Community-Paediatric
- East Cheshire – age 18+
- West Cheshire – age 16+
- Adult ASD service
- 01244 397640
- cwp.
adultautismreferrals @nhs.net
Submit an online referral to our CYP ADHD and Autism Service
SEND Partnership briefing on ADHD and ASC (North) East Cheshire
East Cheshire ADHD transition process to adult services
There are supply disruptions affecting various strengths of the following medications which are licensed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD):
• Methylphenidate:*
Equasym XL® 10, 20 and 30 mg capsules
Xaggitin XL® 18 and 36 mg prolonged-release tablets
Concerta XL® 54 mg prolonged-release tablets
Xenidate XL® 27 mg prolonged-release tablets
• Lisdexamfetamine:
Elvanse® 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 mg capsules
Elvanse® Adult 30, 50, and 70 mg capsules
• Guanfacine:
Intuniv® 1, 2, 3 and 4 mg prolonged-release tablets
At present, the supply disruptions are expected to resolve at various dates between October and December 2023
• Atomoxetine:
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) issued a Medicine Supply Notification in August 2023 for the shortage of atomoxetine capsules. The supply issue with atomoxetine is set to resolve in October 2023.
The supply disruption of these products is caused by a combination of manufacturing issues and an increased global demand.
The following medications, also commonly used to treat ADHD, continue to be in good supply.
Methylphenidate immediate release tablet:
- Tranquilyn
- Ritalin
- Medikinet
Methylphenidate (8-hour release):
- Medikinet XL prolonged release capsules
Methylphenidate prolonged release tablets (12-hour release):
- Matoride XL
- Delmosart XL
- Affenid XL (these can be used as a direct replacement for affected strengths of Concerta Xl, Xenidate XL, Xaggitin XL)
ADHD and Autism
Our helping myself pages have further information and support which may help with ADHD and autism related topics.
If you are in West Cheshire the pages are here:
If you are in East Cheshire the pages are here:
There is information around neurodiversity pathways on the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside website.
Visit the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside website.
SEND Local Offer live events
The SEND Local Offer live events offer a welcoming, face-to-face space for parents and carers to seek initial advice and signposting. They are joined by a range of services and practitioners from across the SEND landscape and who make up the SEND Local Offer for Cheshire East. These events are free to attend, and no booking is required.
Visit the SEND Local Offer live events webpage.
Sleep Information
Their Neurodiverse Sleep Service supports families with children aged 2–11 who experience sleep difficulties, such as trouble settling at bedtime, frequent night waking, or very early rising. They work with families of children who are either on the diagnostic pathway for ADHD or autism, or already have a diagnosis.
Their approach combines evidence-based behavioural strategies and sleep hygiene practices with the expertise of our specialist SEND and sleep practitioners.
Support available includes:
- One-to-one support via phone or video call
- Six-week online group courses
- Face-to-face group courses in Cheshire West for families able to travel
To learn more or to self-refer, visit Koala North West’s website or call 0151 608 8288.
You can also find information and support in the MyMind helping myself section:
East Cheshire sleep resources
West Cheshire sleep resources