Frequently Asked Questions
Only your GP as it will help to ensure continued care and in case of an emergency you can get the right help at your doorstep.
You need to check with your insurer.
We offer face to face appointments in our clinic as a standard but can offer online
appointment depending on your child’s need. Appointment’s choice will be offered
when you will be booking an appointment. We are very centrally based in Stafford,
Staffordshire (ST18 0AR).
For ADHD assessments- aged 6 to 18 years.
For ASD assessments- aged 4 to 18 years.
Sleep assessments- aged 2 to 18 years.
It can help in different ways. It may help you to improve your understanding of the condition. Sharing information with school will enable them to help your child. You will be directed to different supportive resources.
All of our professionals are fully qualified and you can see this in their profile. All professional are licensed, accredited and associated with designated professional bodies.
No. You may need this if you are using a private insurer.
It depends on your child’s needs. It can be from 60 mins to 150 min.
You can complain in writing, by email or by speaking to someone in the organisation. You can make your complaint within 12 months of the incident or within 12 months of the matter coming to your attention. This time limit can sometimes be extended if it is still possible to investigate your complaint.
Anyone can complain, including young people. A family member, carer, friend or your local MP can complain on your behalf with your permission.
- have your complaint acknowledged and properly investigated
- be kept informed of progress and told the outcome
- be treated fairly, politely and with respect
- be reassured that your care and treatment will not be affected because of making a complaint
- be offered the opportunity to discuss the complaint with a complaints manager
- expect appropriate action to be taken following your complaint
- You can also contact social services at your local council and ask about advocacy services. Find your local social services.
- POhWER is a charity that helps people to be involved in decisions being made about their care. Call POhWER’s support centre on 0300 456 2370 for advice.
- The Advocacy People give advocacy support. Call 0330 440 9000 for advice or text PEOPLE on 80800 and someone will get back to you.
- VoiceAbility gives advocacy support. Call 01223 555800 for advice or to find the contact details for your local VoiceAbility service.
- Supporting people with a learning disability or autism. A leading a project called Ask Listen Do. https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ask-listen-do-v2.pdf
- Complaint will be acknowledged within three (3) days of making a complaint.
- Full report of the internal inquiry will be provided within 40 days.
- If you are not happy with our internal inquiry, then it can be taken to an independent Private Healthcare Mediation Scheme the CEDR (The Centre for Effective Resolution).
- Email: governanceteam@baaac.uk
- Telephone: 01785 561730, 07300865070
- Post: BAAAC, Stafford Technology Park, Beaconside, Stafford, ST18 0AR.