Letter Templates

[Your full name]
[Your address]
[Your date of birth]
[Your NHS number, if known]
[Date]

Dear Dr [GP's surname],

I am writing to formally request a referral for a neurodevelopmental assessment. I believe I may have [autism / ADHD / both], and I would like to discuss this with you at my next appointment or ask that you consider this letter as part of my record.

I have been experiencing the following difficulties for [X years / since childhood]:

• [Specific difficulty 1 — e.g. "I find it extremely difficult to start or complete tasks at work, even when I am motivated, and this has resulted in formal performance reviews"]
• [Specific difficulty 2 — e.g. "I experience significant sensory overwhelm in crowded or loud environments, which causes me to avoid social situations entirely"]
• [Specific difficulty 3 — e.g. "I have significant difficulty maintaining conversations, interpreting social cues, and understanding unspoken expectations"]

These difficulties are affecting my [daily life / work / relationships / mental health] in the following ways:

• [Impact 1]
• [Impact 2]

[Optional: I have a family history of neurodivergence — [parent / sibling / child] has been diagnosed with [autism / ADHD].]

I would be grateful for a referral to an appropriate neurodevelopmental assessment service. I understand that in England I may have the Right to Choose which NHS-funded provider carries out this assessment, and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]

[Your full name]
[Your address]
[Date]

Dear [SENCO's name / Head Teacher's name],

I am writing as the parent / carer of [child's full name], currently in [Year X / class name] at [school name].

I am writing to formally request [an EHC needs assessment from the local authority / additional SEN support for my child]. I believe [child's name] has educational needs that require support beyond what is currently available through standard provision.

[Child's name] has been experiencing the following difficulties at school and at home:

• [Difficulty 1 — e.g. "Significant difficulty maintaining focus in class, frequently unable to complete written tasks despite evident understanding of the material"]
• [Difficulty 2 — e.g. "Marked social difficulties — struggling to form friendships, misreading social situations, and becoming distressed after school most days"]
• [Difficulty 3 — e.g. "Sensory sensitivities that cause significant distress in the school environment, particularly at lunch and in PE"]

These difficulties are having a significant impact on [child's name]'s [education / wellbeing / development] in the following ways:

• [Impact 1]
• [Impact 2]

[Optional: [Child's name] is currently awaiting / has received a diagnosis of [autism / ADHD / dyslexia]. I can provide relevant documentation upon request.]

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss [child's name]'s needs and the support that could be put in place. Please confirm receipt of this letter and advise on the next steps.

Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Your contact number / email]

[Your full name]
[Your job title]
[Date]

Dear [Manager's name / HR Department],

I am writing to request reasonable adjustments in the workplace in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

I have [been diagnosed with / am in the process of being assessed for] [autism / ADHD / dyslexia / dyspraxia]. This condition substantially affects [my ability to process verbal instructions quickly / my sensory tolerance in open-plan environments / my ability to manage time and prioritise tasks / other specific impact].

The specific adjustments I am requesting are:

• [Adjustment 1 — e.g. "Written instructions and meeting notes rather than verbal-only briefings"]
• [Adjustment 2 — e.g. "Permission to use noise-cancelling headphones in the open-plan office"]
• [Adjustment 3 — e.g. "Regular short check-ins with my manager to review priorities and deadlines"]
• [Adjustment 4 — e.g. "Flexibility to start and finish work within a defined window to reduce commute sensory overload"]

I believe these adjustments would allow me to perform my role more effectively and to the standard I know I am capable of. I am happy to discuss these further and to provide supporting documentation from my GP or specialist if helpful.

I would be grateful if we could arrange a meeting to discuss this at your earliest convenience.

Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]

[Your full name]
[Your address]
[Your National Insurance number]
[Your date of birth]
[Date]

Dear DWP PIP Decision Maker,

Re: Mandatory Reconsideration Request — PIP Decision dated [date on your letter]

I am writing to formally request a Mandatory Reconsideration of the PIP decision dated [date]. I disagree with the decision for the following reasons.

Daily Living component:

[For each descriptor that was scored incorrectly, explain clearly:]

• Activity: [e.g. "Preparing food"] — I was awarded [X] points. I believe I should have been awarded [Y] points because [specific reason with real example of how you struggle on a typical/bad day — not just your best day].
• Activity: [e.g. "Engaging with other people face to face"] — [explanation]

Mobility component:

• Activity: [e.g. "Planning and following journeys"] — [explanation]

Key points the assessor did not fully consider:

• [Point 1 — e.g. "The assessor's report does not reflect what I told them about my experience on bad days. I explained that on difficult days I am unable to leave the house at all, but this was not recorded."]
• [Point 2 — e.g. "I submitted a letter from my GP / specialist / support worker which does not appear to have been considered in the decision."]

I enclose [supporting evidence — GP letter / consultant letter / care records / carer statement / etc.].

I would ask that the decision be reconsidered in light of the above and that my full application and supporting evidence is reviewed carefully.

Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]