Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service

Telephone:

Contact email:  For queries and new referrals – contact ND-requests@nhs.scot

For other service enquiries – contact dg.neurodevelopmental-assessment-service@nhs.scot

Website:  https://dghscp.co.uk/camhs/neurodevelopmental-assessment-service-cyp/

Address:

Who the service is aimed at: The diagnostic assessment service is for children, young people and families who have identified that a child may have neurodevelopmental difficulties that are having a significant impact on personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.  

Support provided: NDAS is a diagnostic service so offers an assessment pathway from initial request to diagnostic conclusion. Support should be accessed from community services.

Age range: UNDER SCHOOL AGE;PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE;SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE;Age 16-18;

Area covered: All Dumfries and Galloway

Can an individual access the service directly, or do they need to be referred to it by another service – like a school, social worker, health practitioner for example?

SELF REFERRAL;

How to make a referral: The NDAS request form is the first point of contact and can be accessed from … (tbc)

Top tips for making a ‘good’ referral (if applicable): Any requests for assistance that come in on other paperwork, are responded to with a letter to the family requesting they complete the ND Request form and screening information. Requests coming in on our request form reduce the number of steps in the process and ensure families are well informed and engaged in the referral from the outset.

What needs to be in place before a referral is accepted (for example a Child’s Plan)?  Nothing.

Is there a charge/fee for this service?  No

If there is a charge/fee, is there funding available for this? N/A