After my son's referral through Right to Choose was rejected because his school couldn't support the observations I was seeing at home, I felt completely unheard and didn't know where to turn. My son masks so heavily at school that it made getting the right support incredibly difficult.After searching high and low for a company that genuinely follows the NICE guidelines and provides assessments that are recognised by schools and GPs for accessing further support for my son, I finally found this team.From the beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring. The assessment process was thorough and clearly based on the NICE guidelines, giving us confidence that the report would be accepted by the professionals involved in my son's care and education.As a parent, finding the right provider can feel overwhelming, but this experience has been worth it. I would highly recommend them to any family looking for a high-quality assessment that is both comprehensive and recognised by schools and healthcare professionals.I cannot thank the team enough for everything they've done. If you're looking for professionals who truly care and will do everything they can to support your child and your family, I cannot recommend GAC highly enough. Thank you for helping my son get the understanding and support he deserves.

I would like to say thankyou to the GAC team, I honestly can’t recommend them enough. From the beginning to our son’s diagnosis every member of the team treated us with kindness and compassion. The assessment process was thorough and incredibly child centred. We were supported and are so grateful for the expertise and dedication shown by everyone. We will be always thankful for the care you gave our family.

As a SENDCo, I have found the supportive and informative approach to assessing students attending our school invaluable. It has helped ensure that classroom-based intervention and pastoral support are aligned with each child’s needs, as well as with the support provided at home. The entire assessment process offers a strong, holistic structure, with the child firmly at the centre throughout. 

From the very first enquiry, to administrative liason, to the assessments themselves, the GAC team have shown care and compassion beyond our expectations as a family. The assessment team is person-centred and celebrates strengths whilst guiding you through everything with such warmth and knowledge. What we were unsupported with for four years was suddenly listened to, valued, and explained with such professionalism. This care has continued after our meetings, and we are finally able to get the support we need. We truly cannot thank the GAC team enough for enabling us to start a positive journey. I would 100% recommend the team if you are looking for a neuro-affirmative diagnosis.

Thank you for your support and professionalism enabling us to better understand ADHD

We can't thank the GAC enough for the service they have provided. From the very start the team were compassionate, reassuring and professional. Embarking on this process was daunting but we have no doubt that we did the right thing.We were needing assessments for both our son and daughter and the multidisciplinary team approach at the GAC really appealed to us.At all of our appointments every member of the team we interacted with put us and our children at ease and were able to engage with them so well. Nothing ever felt rushed and we felt we could take our time at each appointment.The follow up care after receiving diagnoses has also been phenomenal. The reports were extremely comprehensive and thorough and were delivered alongside meetings for us and also the children. Carla has also arranged to meet with the children's school and created recommendation reports to share with them.We feel like the team have really gotten to know and understand our family and genuinely care. This means the world during a challenging time where you can feel misunderstood a lot of the time!Thank you GAC 🙂

As a parent navigating what can often feel like an overwhelming and emotional process, I cannot speak highly enough of the Gloucestershire Assessment Centre.From the very first contact with the administrative team through to the assessment and report sharing process, every member of staff treated us with kindness, professionalism, and genuine understanding. Communication was clear throughout, appointments were well organised, and any questions we had were answered promptly and compassionately.The multidisciplinary team took the time to truly get to know our son, Reggie, and to understand him as a whole child rather than simply assessing a list of difficulties. We felt listened to, respected, and included at every stage. The assessment process was thorough, evidence-based, and incredibly detailed, while still being delivered in a way that felt supportive and family-centred.As parents, one of the most valuable aspects of the experience was feeling that professionals genuinely saw the child we see every day. The final report accurately reflects Reggie's strengths, challenges, and support needs, and provides a clear picture of who he is. Reading it was both emotional and reassuring because we finally felt understood.A special thank you to the administrative team, who were always welcoming, helpful, and responsive. Small acts of kindness and good communication make a huge difference to families going through assessments, and the team excelled in this area.The Gloucestershire Assessment Centre has provided us with clarity, validation, and a pathway forward. We are incredibly grateful for the care, expertise, and dedication shown by everyone involved.Thank you for helping us better understand our son and for ensuring his voice and needs were recognised throughout the process.

We would like thank GAC for their caring, supportive and professional approach during my son’s recent adult autism assessment. It was quite a journey to get him to start the process due to his apprehension, but from first contact with Carla and the team this soon faded. We were reassured at every stage and each meeting was clearly explained so we knew what to expect, which really helped. We appreciated the way the team worked with us as individuals, put us at ease and really seemed to care. The experience was positive from start to finish, with the team going above and beyond in all respects, from my the initial telephone contact (asking lots of questions), efficient responses to emails, to their final in-depth report which included some personalised suggestions to help my son’s understanding of himself, enabling him to move forward positively. We feel so reassured to know that we also have the ongoing advice and support available from GAC post-diagnosis, if we need it as a family in the future.

From the moment I first made contact with the GAC I was impressed by their friendly and professional interactions. Carla is just amazing, so highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced and the whole team have been incredible. We have felt looked after and supported throughout the entire journey with our daughter and we are so impressed with the detailed and comprehensive aftercare, even meeting with our child’s school to ensure she has the best possible support. We are so impressed that we have already booked another assessment with GAC. Highly recommend for a professional, holistic and friendly assessment with thorough aftercare and ongoing support, not simply a diagnosis.

GAC have gone above and beyond. Lovely staff they've been amazing with my daughter. Very knowledge with detailed reports, that has help me secure a sen school for my daughter😊 would highly recommend.