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Freedom of Information request Neurodiversity Services (ADHD and ASD)

Response published: 22 May 2026
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FOI Request

Dear FOI Team, I am investigating NHS-commissioned Neurodiversity Services (ADHD and ASD) across the UK. “Neurodiversity Services” here includes assessment, medication initiation / titration and post-diagnostic support to individuals in the community. In England, this includes provision delivered via Right to Choose / Any Qualified Provider arrangements, where applicable. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information: 1. Please provide your total annual spend (for each of the last three financial years, FY23/24, FY24/25, FY25/FY26) on ADHD and Autism assessments, broken down by: a. Total annual spend by third party private provider* b. For each third party private provider, total annual spend by assessment type (ADHD / Autism) 2. Please provide your total number of patients (for each of the last three financial years, FY23/24, FY24/25, FY25/FY26) on ADHD and Autism assessments, broken down by: a. Total number of patients assessed by third party private provider* b. For each third party private provider, total number of patients assessed by assessment type (ADHD / Autism) 3. For each third party private provider, please indicate the contract type (block / activity-based), start date and end date Please include volumes from NHS Trusts within your ICB that may deliver these services, and also third party private providers (or indicate if this is not possible) FY is defined as a year starting in April and ending in March. For example, FY23/24 starts on 1 April 2023 and ends on 31 March 2024. If exact spend by provider is not disclosable, please provide spend in bands (e.g., £5m) or top 5 providers plus ‘all others’ *Third-party private providers Refers to independent, non-NHS organisations contracted to deliver ADHD and / or Autism services. These providers operate outside of NHS Trusts / ICBs / Health Boards and typically deliver services such as assessments, prescribing, post-diagnostic support, and therapy. Examples may include (but are not limited to) ADHD 360, Psychiatry UK, Clinical Partners, and Evolve Psychology. These providers may deliver services under direct contracts with the ICB, via framework agreements, or under the NHS Right to Choose pathway. Best regards, Rosie Seel

FOI Response

Freedom of Information Request – Ref: GHC-19052026-300963

Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.

You asked:

1. Please provide your total annual spend (for each of the last three financial years, FY23/24, FY24/25, FY25/FY26) on ADHD and Autism assessments, broken down by:

a. Total annual spend by third party private provider*

b. For each third party private provider, total annual spend by assessment type (ADHD / Autism)

2. Please provide your total number of patients (for each of the last three financial years, FY23/24, FY24/25, FY25/FY26) on ADHD and Autism assessments, broken down by:

a. Total number of patients assessed by third party private provider*

b. For each third party private provider, total number of patients assessed by assessment type (ADHD / Autism)

3. For each third party private provider, please indicate the contract type (block / activity-based), start date and end date

Please include volumes from NHS Trusts within your ICB that may deliver these services, and also third party private providers (or indicate if this is not possible)

FY is defined as a year starting in April and ending in March. For example, FY23/24 starts on 1 April 2023 and ends on 31 March 2024.

If exact spend by provider is not disclosable, please provide spend in bands (e.g., £5m) or top 5 providers plus ‘all others’ *Third-party private providers Refers to independent, non-NHS organisations contracted to deliver ADHD and / or Autism services.

These providers operate outside of NHS Trusts / ICBs / Health Boards and typically deliver services such as assessments, prescribing, post-diagnostic support, and therapy. Examples may include (but are not limited to) ADHD 360, Psychiatry UK, Clinical Partners, and Evolve Psychology. These providers may deliver services under direct contracts with the ICB, via framework agreements, or under the NHS Right to Choose pathway.

Our response:

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust does not hold the information requested therefore, please redirect your request to the NHS Gloucestershire ICB, email: GLICB.FOI@nhs.net

Next steps:

Should you have any queries in relation to our response, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are unhappy with the response you have received in relation to your request and wish to ask us to review our response, you should write to:

Louise Moss
Head of Legal Services / Associate Director of Corporate Governance
c/o Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth, GL3 4AW
E-mail: louise.moss@ghc.nhs.uk

If you are not content with the outcome of any review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further advice/guidance. Generally, the ICO will not consider your case unless you have exhausted your enquiries with the Trust which should include considering the use of the Trust’s formal complaints procedure. The ICO can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.