For GPs, Schools & Healthcare Professionals

Information for Professionals

Referral criteria, clinical standards, and governance information for referrers

Who Can Refer?

  • GPs and Primary Care
  • Paediatricians
  • Psychiatrists
  • CAMHS Teams
  • Adult Mental Health Teams
  • Schools and SENCOs
  • Educational Psychologists
  • Local Authorities
  • Self-referrals (patients)
  • Private health insurers

Referral Criteria

Mashdel DiagnostiX accepts referrals for individuals aged 5+ with suspected:

📋 What we need in a referral:
• Reason for referral (specific concerns)
• Relevant developmental or clinical history
• Any previous assessments or reports
• Current educational or occupational setting

Assessment Pathway for Referred Patients

Step 1: Referral received and triaged
Step 2: Pre-assessment screening
Step 3: Clinical assessment (remote or in-person)
Step 4: Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) review
Step 5: Diagnostic feedback session
Step 6: Comprehensive diagnostic report
Step 7: Post-diagnostic support and signposting

Clinical Standards & Governance

Mashdel DiagnostiX operates in line with:

🩺 Our Clinical Governance includes:
• Registered Clinical Psychologist as Clinical Lead
• Multidisciplinary team (MDT) consensus on all diagnoses
• Regular clinical audits (announced and unannounced)
• Safeguarding lead and clear escalation pathways
• Duty of Candour

Professional Consultation

We offer consultation and advice for professionals considering referral or seeking guidance on neurodevelopmental presentations. Contact us directly to discuss a potential referral.

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