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.
Introduction
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
A huge capacity of 200+ clinicians ready to assess anywhere in the country
A clinically led, value-driven organisation, always with the individual in mind
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
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
Dedicated client experience team to ensure NHS service users are heard throughout their journey.
We’re with you every step of the way
A Trusted Provider
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Dorset County Hospital
East Sussex Healthcare
Frimley
Gloucestershire
Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Kent Community Health
Kent and Medway
Midlands Partnership University
North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare
Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey Heartlands
Surrey and Borders Partnership
Sussex
Sussex Partnership
University Hospitals Dorset
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Dorset County Hospital
East Sussex Healthcare
Frimley
Gloucestershire
Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Kent Community Health
Kent and Medway
Midlands Partnership University
North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare
Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey Heartlands
Surrey and Borders Partnership
Sussex
Sussex Partnership
University Hospitals Dorset
Testimonials
Some words from our patients
We've helped thousands of patients over the years, and here are some of their thoughts.
It’s great to work in such a supportive environment. I really appreciate the CPD on offer and the chance to work with so many highly experienced clinicians.
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.
I have worked as an associate for Psicon for 5 years and have enjoyed it tremendously. Everything is made so easy for you to do your job as an ADOS assessor, and you are supported every step of the way. I have made some lifelong friends and have travelled to beautiful places in the UK.
I like to work with Psicon as it is a well organised firm with some very good appointments to management that makes a big difference. I can take my difficulties there and it can be solved. It uses an IT system that works well. In effect it can then render a quality service to the patients.
I really value the opportunity to work with a whole host of highly skilled and passionate clinicians as a multi-disciplinary team. I always come away from a day in clinic having learned something new - either from the clinician I'm working with or from the young people we've met! I appreciate Psicon's forward-thinking and positive approach to the diagnosis of Autism and feel confident that our assessments and reports are neurodiversity-affirming.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're here to answer your questions
We understand the pressure that NHS Trusts are facing across the country. If you need our assistance, we promise to deliver the best possible service to your patients, with the highest quality always at the heart of our clinical delivery. Having had many years’ experience in supporting Trusts, we’ve listed some frequently asked questions here, but please do get in touch for a more in depth discussion about how we might be able to help you.
What quality and governance measures do you have in place?
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.
What clinical models do you use? Are they NICE compliant?
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.
How quickly could you help us?
We can mobilise new contracts within weeks. With the support of our experienced leadership team, we can ensure the most efficient use of your time.
How do you provide assurance around activity and quality during the contract period?
We believe in collaboration, transparency and ensuring an open dialogue with our NHS commissioners. As such, we have developed what we believe to be an unrivalled reporting process, carried out by our dedicated business intelligence team. It is centred around activity to target, compliance with key performance indicators, patient feedback and satisfaction. We routinely receive exceptional feedback from our Trust and ICB colleagues on the quality of our activity reports.
Are you CQC registered?
Yes. Psicon became CQC registered in 2019 for treatment of disease, disorder or injury. This means that in addition to providing diagnostic assessments, we can also provide ADHD treatment services. Dr Dan Simmonds is our registered manager and Louise Simpson is our nominated individual. Details on our CQC registration can be accessed here.
Get in Touch
We're with you at every step
Everyone’s mind is unique. Many of us are neurodiverse. And while the neurological differences that make us individuals can bring challenges, we believe that with understanding, empathy and expert support, everyone can thrive.