Neurodevelopmental Support
The link below provides information on support and resources available for social communication differences, attention, activity, and other behaviours.
Also listed is support for children with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism (ASC).
https://www.mindworks-surrey.org/advice-information-and-resources/neurodevelopmental-needs
For a referral for neurodiversity, these currently have to be completed through your doctor. Please see the links below for more information on how to make a referral:
https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/nhs-services/right-to-choose
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/your-choices-in-the-nhs/
Other Useful Contacts:
- Crisis Line: If you are worried about yourself, a friend, or your child or young person, please call our 24/7 mental health crisis line free on 0800 915 4644. It’s open all day and all night, seven days a week. You can talk with a trained call handler who will provide advice, support and signposting to a range of community services. The crisis line is available for children and young people from the age of six. It can be used by those who are already receiving mental health services, and also by those who are not. No formal request for support is needed.
- Access and Advice: To speak to someone about local services available and how to access them, call Access and Advice: 0300 222 5755. They are open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm, Saturday. The service is not open on bank holidays.
- Neurodevelopmental Helpline: Out of Hours advice around behaviours/difficulties which could be related to neurodiversity including Autism and ADHD available via 0300 222 5755 from 5pm until 10:30pm every day of the year. NB a diagnosis is not needed when contacting this service.