The Autism Service supports people aged 18+ to assess and diagnose adult autism. The service does not manage any other medical conditions that are simultaneously present in a patient. Where there are any mental health concerns assessed, patients will be referred to their local mental health service for assessment and support.

Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)

ASC is a lifelong condition featuring issues with social interaction, social communication and restricted/repetitive interests and/or behaviours, sensory sensitivity that will have been present since childhood.

• We provide assessment and diagnosis of Autism.
• Your diagnostic process will start with an Initial Assessment appointment with one of our trained nurses, followed by a diagnostic assessment with suitably qualified staff.

A young person must be referred through a GP. GP’s need to email the following information to aaa.referrals@nhs.net.

• Our referral form
• Self-assessment completed by the patient (AQ50)
• Supporting information from other services is encouraged, if available.

Support with referrals/queries can be requested via aaa.gpsupport@nhs.net (non-GP emails to this address will not be actioned).

Exclusion criteria or urgent care information can be found at the foot of our referral form, please note that we are not able to offer support for conditions other than Autism.

The Service Experience Desk (SED) is the central point of contact for all compliments and complaints. 

SED are available to contact Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

• Freephone: 0800 587 7720
• E-mail: sed.bchft@nhs.net

Address: Old Hill House, High Street, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4DG
Telephone: 01384 325 055
Email: aaa.enquiries@nhs.net