Community Assessment Therapy Services -CATS

08/12/2025

✨ Community Assessment Therapy Services (CATS) is still fully open for private referrals including those from out of area ✨

We are currently able to offer first Neurodevelopmental assessment appointments within three months of referral for most children and young people.

At CATS, our specialist multi-disciplinary team provides high-quality, child-centred Neurodevelopmental services, including assessment and support for Autism, ADHD and related differences. Our work is grounded in the latest evidence and a strong commitment to neuro-affirming practice.

We are also proud of our ongoing partnership with the National Autistic Society, which supports our mission to improve understanding, access and outcomes for autistic children, young people and their families. 🤝🧠

If you’d like to discuss a private referral or just want to understand your options, please get in touch with our team, we’re here to help. 💬 admin@catservices.uk

https://www.catservices.uk/spage-contact_us-neurodevelopmental_referral.html

05/12/2025

We also offer sensory screening at CATS for children of all ages 😌
Please follow the link below to make an enquiry: https://www.catservices.uk/sspage-contact_us-occupational_therapy_referral-sensory_screening71.html

04/12/2025

For further info about what CATS are able to offer please visit www.catservices.uk
For enquiries please contact admin@catservices.uk

22/11/2025

Wow this sounds amazing 🤩

Following the success of our Friday Stay & Play we are delighted to offer a new session on Mondays from 12th January 2026

19/11/2025

✨ Thank you for the wonderful feedback! ✨
We are so grateful to receive such kind words from the families we support. 💙

“From the first referral for our daughter to the last communications for our son, the team have been nothing but highly professional, caring and child-centred, always thinking of the whole family impact of neurodivergence. We wish the company continued success. We will continue to recommend all services from CATs.

Your lines of communication are always fab, and I really appreciate that! You are so efficient and brilliant at your job.”

A huge thank you to our incredible team and to the families who put their trust in us every day. 💙🙏

13/11/2025

🌟 Did you know?
CATS is proud to be one of only three official partners of the National Autistic Society (NAS) in the UK 🤝

This partnership means our autism assessments meet the highest national standards, recognised and trusted by the NAS. It reflects our commitment to delivering exceptionally high-quality, multidisciplinary assessments that are both clinically robust and person-centred 💙

We’re proud to provide a nationally recognised service that helps individuals and families access the clarity and support they deserve

👉 Find out more: www.catservices.uk/spage-about_us-national_autistic_society.html
👉 https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/autism-know-how/diagnostic-services/our-partners
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11/11/2025

Beautiful day at our Earsham Hall clinic 🦚 ☀️

10/11/2025

🌟 Right to Choose Update 🌟

We wanted to share an important update regarding our Right to Choose assessments.

Unfortunately, we have now reached the maximum number of referrals we can accept under our current contract with the Norfolk and Waveney ICB. We received a very high volume of referrals, far more than we were expecting. This limit has been set by the ICB, and sadly, it means we are unable to take on any new Right to Choose referrals from this area at the moment.

We understand how disappointing this is for families waiting for support and we’re truly sorry. 💛 We don’t yet know when the ICB will review or reopen the referral limit, but it’s unlikely to be before the new financial year (April 2026). We’ll share any updates as soon as we hear more.

In the meantime:
✨ We remain open for private referrals.
✨ We can consider Right to Choose referrals from out-of-area families, but please note:
• All assessments are face-to-face at our clinic on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
• We’ll need to seek agreement from your local ICB before booking your assessment.
✨ We’re also delighted to confirm that we are now on the GP list for families living in the Suffolk and North East Essex ICB area and we are open to Right to Choose referrals for children aged 6–18 in this region.

We know how important timely assessments are, and we want to support as many families as possible. However, we must work within the limits set by our contracts and commissioners.

Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and ongoing support, it really means the world to our small team. 💙

With warmth,
The CATS Team
www.catservices.uk

04/11/2025

🌟 Important Right to Choose Update for Families in Norfolk and Waveney 🌟

We want to keep our community fully informed. Under the Right to Choose pathway, the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) sets a fixed number of children we can see each year.

We have already received a very high volume of referrals for children in Norfolk and Waveney since opening, and it looks as though we will reach this allocation much sooner than expected.

To avoid creating uncertainty for families, we will not be operating a waitlist once our quota has been met, as we do not have control over when additional NHS funding may be released.

📌 What this means:
• Referrals already received will be processed next week (w/c 10th November 2025)
• We will contact your GP to confirm whether we are able to accept your referral under Right to Choose
• Once we reach our quota, we will temporarily close to new RTC referrals for children who live in Norfolk and Waveney.

Thank you so much for your understanding💙

30/10/2025

Community Assessment Therapy Services (CATS) have been commissioned by the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) to assess children and young people between the ages of 6-18 for Autism, ADHD or combined Autism and ADHD through the Right to Choose pathway.

29/10/2025

Exciting News from CATS!
From Monday 3rd November 2025, we are proud to confirm that Community Assessment Therapy Services (CATS) will be offering NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments as a Right to Choose provider for children aged 6–18.

Through Right to Choose, families can now choose CATS for:

✔ Autism assessments
✔ ADHD assessments
✔ Dual assessments (Autism & ADHD together)
✔ ADHD medication service (where clinically appropriate)

These assessments are NHS funded and free to families. Your child must be referred directly by your GP to access Right to Choose.

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Why choose CATS?

✔ High-quality assessments completed by a multidisciplinary team
✔ NICE compliant and evidence-based
✔ Primary school children still receive a school visit
✔ Clear diagnostic reports with meaningful recommendations
✔ Neurodiversity-affirming approach
✔ Highly trained and experienced clinicians
✔ Supportive feedback for families

We believe every child deserves a fair, compassionate and thorough assessment. 💙

Read more about our Right to Choose pathway here:
🌐 https://www.catservices.uk/page-right_to_choose.html

👉 To request an NHS-funded assessment with CATS, speak to your GP and ask for a Right to Choose referral to Community Assessment Therapy Services (CATS)

Community Assessment Therapy Services (CATS) have been commissioned by the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) to assess children and young people between the ages of 6-18 for Autism, ADHD or combined Autism and ADHD through the Right to Choose pathway.

28/10/2025

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