The contracting for our service has changed and we are delivering the following two services.
This team will be accepting and triaging all new adult Autism diagnostic referrals from 1 April 2025.
Please see the Adult Autism Triage Service page for more information and guidance on how to refer and for access to our online referral form.
Contact with the team can be made via email kentchft.adultautismtriage@nhs.net.
Read our eligibility criteria and the referral form for more details.
Contact with the team can be made via email kentchft.adultautisticsupportservice@nhs.net.
This service is now closed and is no longer accepting referrals or enquires.
All individual who were on our waiting lists and their GP, have been informed and transferred to appropriate NHS Right to Choose (RTC) providers for ongoing assessment and management. Patients will be contacted directly by their allocated provider regarding next steps and appointments.
If a patient or professional has any queries about their referral they should contact the new provider.
For information about making a new referral through the NHS Right to Choose pathway, please refer to Right to choose | NHS Kent and Medway.
Contact us
Adult Autism Triage Service
kentchft.adultautismtriage@nhs.net
Adult Autistic Support Service
kentchft.adultautisticsupportservice@nhs.net
Information on Autism and ADHD
If you are in crisis – how to get help now
Crisis support for people with learning disabilities, autism or ADHD can be found on the ND hub.
If you need urgent medical help call 999. If it is not life threatening and you are experiencing an urgent mental health crisis, call 111 and select the option for mental health. This will connect you with someone trained to help people experiencing an urgent mental health crisis.
If you have concerns about your mental health wellbeing or physical health please contact your GP.
If you are feeling distressed or suicidal or would like a confidential listening service, you can contact the Samaritans who are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone 116123 or visit the Samaritans website.
You can also talk to Mind by calling 0300 123 3393 or Childline if you are under 19 on 0800 1111.
If you are feeling mentally unwell but are not in crisis there are many services that can support you. Information on these services can be found on the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust website.
These include phone support service, text service, drop in safe haven service and sign posting to support areas of your life you may be experiencing difficulties with.
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