FOI 2026/1637

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information in relation to GP practices within your Integrated Care Board (ICB) area:

1. Shared Care Agreements – Autism

1. 1. The total number of GP practices within your ICB area.
   2. The number of GP practices currently operating under any form of shared care agreement (SCA) relating to autism.
   3. Of those, how many shared care agreements include prescribing of medication.
   4. A breakdown of the type of shared care provided (for example: medication prescribing, physical health monitoring, behavioural support, or other specified responsibilities).

2. Shared Care Agreements – ADHD (Private Diagnosis Context)

1. 1. The total number of shared care agreements requested in relation to ADHD diagnoses made by private providers within the last five years (if available).
   2. The number of GP practices currently operating under any form of shared care agreement (SCA) relating to ADHD.
   3. A breakdown of the shared care provided including medication prescribing and behavioural support.
   4. The number of those requests that were accepted.
   5. The number and of those requests that were refused.
   6. The proportion (percentage) of shared care requests relating to private ADHD diagnoses that were refused.
   7. If recorded, the most common reasons for refusal.
   8. If recorded, the number of complaints from each GP trust
3. 3. Policy Framework
4. a. A copy of any current ICB policy, guidance, or position statements regarding shared care agreements for autism and/or ADHD.
5. b. Confirmation of whether GP participation in shared care agreements within your ICB area is mandatory, recommended, or voluntary.

 1. Shared Care Agreements – Autism

a. The total number of GP practices currently within NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) is 406

b. There are no Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group (GMMMG) shared care protocols for autism as an indication.

c. NHS GM does not hold this information, there are no GMMMG shared care protocols for autism as an indication.

d. NHS GM does not hold this information, there are no GMMMG shared care protocols for autism as an indication

2. Shared Care Agreements – ADHD (Private Diagnosis Context)

a. NHS GM does not hold this information. You may wish to contact the GP practices directly who may be able to provide you with this information. Details of GP practices within Greater Manchester can be found using the link below.

Primary Care | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

b. NHS GM does not currently hold this information please refer to question 2a.

c. Shared care protocols approved by GMMMG in relation to ADHD can be accessed at Approved Shared Care Protocols – GMMMG

d. NHS GM does not currently hold this information please refer to question 2a.

e. NHS GM does not currently hold this information please refer to question 2a.

f. NHS GM does not currently hold this information please refer to question 2a.

g. NHS GM does not currently hold this information please refer to question 2a.

h. NHS GM does not currently hold this information please refer to question 2a.

3. Policy Framework

a. Shared care protocols approved by GMMMG in relation to ADHD can be accessed at Approved Shared Care Protocols – GMMMG

Further information is available via the following link ADHD and Autism Assessments | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

b. Shared care is a voluntary agreement entered into by GP practices with specialist providers