Service categories: Counselling and therapies

Service URL: https://slam.nhs.uk/service-detail/service/national-adult-adhd-and-autism-psychology-service-naaaps-322/

The National Adult ADHD and Autism Psychology Service (NAAAPs) is now accepting national referrals.

Who are we?/ Our offer

NAAAPS offers direct and indirect short to medium term psychological support for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or autism. The service offers a range of psychological assessment and intervention options to individuals, families and carers, based upon best practice in this area.

We also offer liaison and consultation work to support health professionals in local services working with people with these conditions. 

Intended outcomes:

• A better understanding of ADHD and/or autism for the person and those around them
• Identifying and implementing helpful coping strategies and/or adaptations to be made in education, workplace and other healthcare settings
• Advice and support to the individual’s network as required

To access the service, the individual must:

• Be 18 years and over 
• Have a confirmed diagnosis of adult ADHD and/or autism 

Please note:

We are a Tertiary service; we do not provide urgent appointments or case management. Management of the patient’s physical and mental health will remain with the General Practitioner/referrer/care team as appropriate.

Referrals:

New NAAAPS Referral form

Please email your completed referral form to: naaapsenquiries@slam.nhs.uk 

We accept referrals from GPs and secondary mental health services across the country.

All referrals must be made by an NHS clinician; the team cannot accept self-referrals.

Decision Tree for a NAAAPS referrals - May 2024

Contact US:

Our website for more information: Service Detail - South London and Maudsley

Site Location: Maudsley Hospital (with virtual sessions available)

Email: naaapsenquiries@slam.nhs.uk

Phone Number: 020 3228 6791

Aimed at: Adult , Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Professional

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Autism and Neurodivergent

Other specialisms: ADHD