We know it can be stressful to attend appointments when you may not know who you are meeting or where you are going.
To help make you more comfortable, we have information on our teams and the sites we work at below.
Some of the team have shared a bit about them in an audio file, so you can hear what they sound like. Click on the their avatars to hear a bit about them.
If you would like to see a photograph of the people you will be meeting face-to-face during your assessment, please contact the team on U18autismdiagnosticservice@nsft.nhs.uk
Kerry, Team Administrator – She is usually the first person you speak to if you ring the office. They answer the phone, books appointments and sends out letters and help the team with lots of other areas.
Robbie, Holly and Kate, Clinical Psychologists – They have a lot of knowledge about how people develop, as well as their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Click below to hear from Robbie
Trainee Clinical Psychologists – we sometimes have trainee clinical psychologists with our team which means learning about how people develop, as well as their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Rob, Consultant Psychiatrist – He has a lot of knowledge in mental health difficulties like depression, anxiety or ADHD, and can prescribe medication if it is needed. Click below to hear from Rob.
Yasmin, Assistant Psychologists – She can help make sense of how people develop, as well as their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Click below to hear from Yasmin
Alix, Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) – She has a lot of knowledge how people communicate and understand other people. Click below to hear from Alix
We are looking for a Autism Practitioner – They will help young people and their families to understand more about autism and what help or support is available.
Kelly, Occupational Therapist (OT) – She has a lot of knowledge how people use their bodies to do everyday activities like getting dressed, writing and using cutlery. He/she knows now a lot about what can make these everyday activities difficult.
Click below to hear from Kelly
We are looking for a Primary Mental Health Worker - He/she has a lot of knowledge in mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. He/she knows a lot about where to get the right support if you are struggling with your mental health.
2nd Floor, Haymills House, Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ
Parking is available on site and there is a drop off point; but spaces are limited. Alternative parking is indicated by a on the location map below and these are pay and display car parks. We are also very close to the train station and to the centre of town.
Access to the second floor is by stairs or lift. Should you have a preference please inform the clinician on arrival and they will endeavour to accommodate your needs.
We want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your visit to Haymills House. Therefore, should you have any concerns, please do contact the team and we will try our best to accommodate your individual needs.
The Child Treatment Centre, Bungalow 6, Walker Close, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LY
01473 237070
There is free on-site parking.
