Adult Autism Keyworker Service (interim service offer)

The post diagnostic support service has completed a review of service delivery. The service now only accepts referrals for individuals with an autism diagnosis. The criteria for referral is detailed below.

If you need any help with this form please email kentchft.adultautismkeyworkerservice@nhs.net.

We only accept referrals from health or social care professionals.

Eligibility criteria

• Autistic adults aged 18 and over who are registered to a GP in Kent and Medway
• Adults who have a diagnosis of autism without a diagnosed Intellectual Disability (LD)
• Autistic adults who have low to moderate psychosocial issues related to or compounded by autism or have needs related to autism that require clinical assessment and interventions.

Out of scope

• Adults with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (LD)
• Adults with an acute mental health presentation that present high risk (for example, unstable mental health conditions, active psychosis)
• Neurological disabilities, acquired brain injury 
• Crisis support
• Respite and inpatient direct care 
• 24 hour residential accommodation services.

Psychoeducation (interim offer until new service launch in September 2025)

Understanding of autism, possible behaviours linked to sensory difficulties, emotional regulation and anxiety, sleep issues, coping with transition and change, communication difficulties and general wellbeing. This will incorporate advice on helpful strategies.

The person you are referring must be able to engage in group workshops being offered virtually. If individualised psychoeducation support from a keyworker is required please refer after 01/7/25 (the referral form for full service offer will be made available from 16/06/25).

Risk and safeguarding concerns