Services in mid and south Essex are working together to improve the experiences of families while they await an autism and/or ADHD assessment
We are pleased to introduce My Care Bridge, an online portal designed to support parents and carers of children and young people referred to autism and ADHD services across mid and south Essex.
Our children and young people's services in mid and south Essex are working together to improve the experiences of families while they await an autism and/or ADHD assessment. My Care Bridge allows you to monitor the status of your child's referral, providing transparency and reassurance throughout the waiting process.
The portal will help ensure you know that your child is on the right pathway and provide peace of mind during this important time. We are committed to improving access to services and supporting you every step of the way.
We feel that schools and education settings will know your child and be best placed to make a referral. Educational settings, including nurseries, schools (special, mainstream, private and local authority), home school, alternative settings and colleges, GPs, health visitors, and other healthcare professionals can use the portal to make referrals.
My Care Bridge is for children and young people aged up to 18 years old, and who are registered with a GP in mid and south Essex. This includes Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon, Castle Point, Rochford, Southend, Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock.
At present, we cannot accept referrals made by parents, carers, family members or young people themselves. If you feel your child or young person requires and Autism or ADHD assessment, we encourage discussion with their education setting or GP about making a referral through My Care Bridge.
You will be emailed with access information to My Care Bridge when your referral is made by a GP, health visitor, or educational setting.
If you are having issues accessing the portal, please contact the service. For those who live in Southend, this is EPUT (covering Castle Point and Rochford,and Southend). Please email: epunft.Lighthouse.ASD@nhs.net or epunft.Lighthouse.ADHD@nhs.net