Psicon
& the NHS

Our specialist team of clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, specialist nurses, occupational and speech and language therapists have many years’ experience of working with NHS Trusts and commissioners since 2014. We make sure that every child and adult referred to us receives a NICE compliant and high-quality assessment quickly and seamlessly.

How we can help
Why choose Psicon?
Trusted Partners
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
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What we do

How we can help

We know that NHS Trusts up and down the country are often faced with high demand for neurodevelopmental assessments and, as a result, struggle with long waiting lists. This can be hard to accommodate within an existing system, as neurodevelopmental assessments are typically managed alongside complex services such as child and adolescent mental health or paediatric health.

Psicon can support Trusts with waiting list initiatives, helping to free-up resources and capacity while enabling patients to access high-quality, NICE compliant neurodevelopmental assessments. This means shorter waiting times than would otherwise be the case.

With years of experience in working with Trusts and ICBs, we can share our learning and help with all aspects of the initiative: from developing a service specification, to data sharing assurances and contracting, through to mobilisation, delivery and exit planning. We can help with caseloads from 50 to 1500 and beyond.

Highest Quality

Why choose Psicon

MDT, NICE Guidelines compliant assessments

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A huge capacity of 400+ clinicians ready to assess anywhere in the country

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A clinically led, value-driven organisation, always with the individual in mind

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Full support for Commissioners and Trusts: from discovery phase, to exit planning – our experienced team can support the development of a waiting list initiative from beginning to end

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A team of employed Experts by Experience who review all our materials, communication, estates and clinical activity to ensure maximum accessibility and neurodevelopmentally friendly services

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Dedicated client experience team to ensure NHS service users are heard throughout their journey.

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We’re with you every step of the way

A Trusted Provider

University Hospitals Dorset

NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Partnership

NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex

Surrey and Borders Partnership

NHS Foundation Trust

Surrey Heartlands

Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare

NHS Trust

North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust

Midlands Partnership University

NHS Foundation Trust

Kent and Medway

Kent Community Health

NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Gloucestershire

Frimley

East Sussex Healthcare

NHS Trust

Dorset County Hospital

NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

NHS Foundation Trust

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey

Mental Health NHS Trust

University Hospitals Dorset

NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Partnership

NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex

Surrey and Borders Partnership

NHS Foundation Trust

Surrey Heartlands

Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare

NHS Trust

North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust

Midlands Partnership University

NHS Foundation Trust

Kent and Medway

Kent Community Health

NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Gloucestershire

Frimley

East Sussex Healthcare

NHS Trust

Dorset County Hospital

NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

NHS Foundation Trust

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey

Mental Health NHS Trust

Testimonials

Some words from our patients

We've helped thousands of patients over the years, and here are some of their thoughts.

Amazing service with a short wait time.

Amazing service with a short wait time. Everyone I had contact with were friendly, understanding and helpful.

A very smooth and stress free service.

An amazing service from both the clinicians and specialists that saw myself and child, were very helpful, informative, went above and beyond with advise and support. A very smooth and stress free service, thank you

Finally able to enjoy life to full.

Life changing! Been able to learn a lot of methods to help with my mental health issues, and finally able to enjoy life to full. Can’t thank you enough!

Speech & Language Therapist

It is a privilege to work in partnership with the expert staff team at Psicon and the child/family-centred approach to clinical practice is reflected at every level of the organisation.

Thank you once again for all of your help Psicon!

An outstanding company. Are always willing to help on the phone with any questions, concerns or problems. I would recommend them to anyone.

Fantastic clinic. I would highly recommend.

I chose to go here to get diagnosed privately. Sadly I have been let down by the NHS since my childhood in the 1980’s and I decided I had to go private, but I would say it was worth every penny and the long drive from my home. Lovely professional staff. Thank you.

Quick efficient service.

I could not have been happier with timescales, responses and communication.

I would recommend this service to anyone that I know.

I attended the practice in June of 2022. The practice had such welcoming and kind staff members. This really eased any anxieties I had about going to the practice, and set a very calming atmosphere.

Excellent communication and explanation throughout the assessments.

All staff seemed very knowledge, were prompt and courteous and we were given a conclusion by the end of the assessment

As a parent, it gave me the reassurance that my daughter will grow up knowing how her mind works

My daughter came out of her ADHD assessment feeling very positive about herself and empowered. As a parent, it gave me the reassurance that my daughter will grow up knowing how her mind works and what she needs to put in place to help herself along the way. We are very grateful to have been given such high quality care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We're here to answer your questions

Taking the first steps to understanding why your child feels different, unhappy, or is struggling takes courage. We’re here to help you make sure you find the right support for your child and your family.

We have access to a group of over 150 registered healthcare professionals, including clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, psychiatrists and specialist nurse prescribers.

To date, we have worked with over 15 NHS Trusts and ICBs across seven counties, many of whom have commissioned repeated contracts over the years. We are exceptionally proud to be an established and trusted NHS partner and provider and we are confident that, should you choose Psicon, both you and your patients will receive an unparalleled service.

We are able to quickly mobilise our services anywhere in the country and can use NHS estates or provide our own.

We are expert providers of autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments for patients across the lifespan.

We are proud to be registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission and ensure we apply the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act (2008) across the service, whether activity is ‘regulated’ or not. We also have robust clinical governance processes in place to ensure safe, efficient and effective care for our patients.

Yes, all our assessments are fully NICE compliant. We utilise different clinical models depending on the age of the patient and the type of assessment. With access to a full multidisciplinary team of clinical psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, we are able to adapt our clinical models to suit the needs of your patient group and the budget available.

Get in touch

We're with you at every step

Everyone’s mind is unique. Many of us are neurodivergent. While the neurological differences that make us individuals can bring challenges, we believe that with understanding, empathy and expert support, everyone can thrive. That's why we're here to support you every step of the way through your neurodevelopmental assessment.

Talk to one of our team