Clinical Partners Psychiatrists in Birmingham Medical services in Birmingham

Reviews

1. Kiera Lewis ★☆☆☆☆

   Please avoid at all costs if you are a high masking individual going through the assessment process in adulthood. I did not feel heard or understood in my assessment appointments at all. I have since learned that they use the DSM5 criteria to diagnose Autism, which is not recommend by the World Health Organisation (WHO) or NHS England. The WHO recommend the ICD11 and this is what NHS England use, as it offers broader, less culturally specific criteria suited for worldwide use, and provides a more inclusive definition that accounts for the diversity and masking behaviors of autistic individuals. DSM5 historically reflects research that skewed male and often highlights “classic” early childhood presentations, which can overlook subtler female presentations like strong masking and internalised distress. Equally, ICD11 focused on observable developmental characteristics across the lifespan, and only requires that traits be present in early development, even if they become apparent later in life, when social demands exceed coping abilities. Whereas the DSM5 focused solely on childhood specific stereotypes. This was apparent in my assessment, as the assessor did not want to hear what I had to say and even told me off for speaking, as he only wanted to hear from my informant. If your informant cannot remember everything exactly from how you were at the age of 4, you will not receive a diagnosis, even if you meet all of the criteria now. I would say their assessment process is not suited to assessing adults at all, particularly adult women, as it completely overlooks your ability to vocalise your own struggles and does seem to take into account if you are high masking. I was made to feel like a child and that nobody trusted my own account of my own struggles in my assessment. The best analogy I could use is, instead of being asked if I could swim, they threw me in the deep end of a pool to see what would happen. And because I managed to stay afloat by the skin of my teeth, they said I couldn’t possibly have struggled.

   almost 10 months ago
2. Rachel Preston ★☆☆☆☆

   Intially i was very impressed by how soon my daughter was offered an appointment when at top of the list. Appointment itself was thorough lasting just under 3 hours. Feedback given 3 weeks after assessment confirming diagnosis but currently waiting over 8 weeks for the report to be uploaded (deadline is 6 weeks). Complaints team have said they have escalated it but still.. incredibly slow and frustrating. Especially since I did not go through RTC to have clinical partners, it was following a merge with NHS service to support wait list. What started as a pleasant experience has become frustrating to say the list.

   almost 11 months ago
3. Rebecca Roberts ★☆☆☆☆

   My daughter's ADHD diagnosis, initially communicated and referral for Autism, was to be done. A year after her appointment was followed by a referral for another ADHD assessment. Regrettably, we recently learned that the report was not completed, necessitating a reassessment. This significant delay in diagnosis and support is deeply concerning, particularly as it impacts her upcoming transition to senior school in September and exacerbates existing academic challenges.

   1 year ago

1. Stacy Hawley ★☆☆☆☆

   Takes a long time to get the report from when your child is assessed. Not helpful waiting nearly 6 weeks for a report to provide to the school.

   almost 2 years ago
2. AJMAL KAZMI ★★☆☆☆

   Very small place to do so many things, there are no visible sign inside to follow. Unfortunately a lady will tell you where you have to go and where to wait. Couldn't see any reception desk. Doctor whom I met was extremely tired. He was doing everything in rush. Appointment was about to last one and half hour but he finished in less than 30 minutes. Car entrance is from side road. Navigation will take you on front side. Plenty of car parking spaces available though.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Lilly Cotillard ★★★★★

   Wonderful, everything was handled professionally. The psychiatrist seemed to understand my situation and was very friendly - the staff were, making the experience easy and reassuring.

   almost 3 years ago

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