About the Knowsley Neurodevelopmental Pathway
Cheshire and Merseyside neurodevelopment pathway - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
New Cheshire and Merseyside neurodevelopment pathway, including the This is Me profiling tool to better support neurodivergent children and young people
Who is the NDP for?
For assessments, the pathway is suitable for children and young people aged 3-18*.
Please note, services for Paediatric Therapies, CAMHS and adult Assessments remain with Mersey Care.
*Children under 5 should be referred to the Child Development Team first, before pathway assessment can be considered. https://www.knowsleyinfo.co.uk/content/child-development-team
Accepted referrals
Clinical Partners can accept referrals from GPs, SENCos, or any other professional working with the child or young person. We do not currently accept referrals from parents.
Please see the referral forms for further information:
Please send your referral to knowsley.ndp@nhs.net. Clinical Partners will acknowledge your referral within two working days.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ) assessment via Alder Hey Childrens Hospital Trust
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ) is a neuro-developmental condition where children have difficulty with attention and/or hyperactivity and controlling impulses. Their difficulties must be evident in more than one setting (for example, at school and home) and be significant enough to interfere academically and/or socially. Normally only School-aged children over age 6 are considered for assessment.
Please follow this link for information and process for making an application for assessment.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Other Support Services
The waiting time for assessment is currently a minimum of 12 months. If you require support sooner, these services may be helpful:
The Clinical Partners Parent Support Programme
The programme is packed full of useful information to help you and your child at every step. Through regular emails, Clinical Partners will provide you with useful tips to help manage day-to-day challenges and put you in touch with recommended support groups. There will also be free online events where you can listen to other parents and talk to clinical experts in live Q&As.
The Knowsley Parent Carers Voice (KPCV) is a group of parents and carers of children with special education needs and disabilities from Knowsley, and work in partnership with Education, Social Care and Health & Wellbeing services to influence and develop quality services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities in Knowsley.
ADDvanced Solutions Community Network encourages, equips and empowers children, young people and their families living with neurodevelopmental conditions, specific learning difficulties and associated mental health needs.
Useful Websites
Video about ADHD from Alder Hey
How to get in touch
- Telephone: 0203 905 9390 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
- knowsley.ndp@nhs.net
- Pathway Coordinator: jo.lucas@nhs.net