| Reference | FOI 2026/1576 |
|---|---|
| Description | Child ASD & ADHD assessments |
| Date Requested | 22/01/2026 |
| Date Replied | 02/02/2026 |
| Category | Mental Health & LDA Commissioning |
Under the FOIA, I would like to know the following:
1) How many child ASD assessments were completed by the core provider in 2025?
2) How many child ASD assessments were outsourced to an independent provider in block in 2025?
3) How many child ASD assessments were completed under Patient Choice in 2025?
4) Of the assessments completed by the core provider in 2025, how many were given a diagnosis of ASD?
5) Of the assessments outsourced to an independent provider in block in 2025, how many were given a diagnosis of ASD?
6) Of the assessments completed under Patient Choice in 2025, how many were given a diagnosis of ASD?
7) Of the assessments outsourced to an independent provider in block in 2025, how many were rejected or had to be repeated by the core provider?
8) Of the assessments completed under Patient Choice in 2025, how many were rejected or had to be repeated by the core provider?
If time is permitted under the FOIA, please also provide the information on the above for ADHD assessments. Please do this by replacing all instances of the term ‘ASD’ with ‘ADHD’ in bullet points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
If you cannot provide this information within the time allowed by the FOIA, or if I can provide any clarity on this request, please let me know as soon as possible so I can adjust the scope of the request or clarify any confusion.
NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) does not hold the information requested. Therefore, it will be necessary to contact the provider organisations directly for the information you seek. In line with section 16, of the FOI Act, please find links to their websites below and information about how to make a Freedom of Information request.
