Welcome to PAAAS

At PAAAS, we are proud providers of private diagnostic assessments. Our team of leading consultant psychiatrists, with decades of experience, can help families and individuals by providing a swift and thorough assessment for a range of mental health conditions.

We offer assessments for ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and sensory processing difficulties. We also provide advice from registered and fully accredited mental health professional who can deliver a comprehensive report to meet your needs.

All of the above can be utilised for access to treatment from local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Adult Services, and private providers, for which we can provide a referral.

‘Your child's wellbeing is our top priority.’

Dr Simon Foster - PAAAS Medical Director

Dr Simon Foster is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist who qualified in medicine from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1985 and took his first consultant post in the NHS in England in 1997. He also qualified and worked as a General Practitioner before training in psychiatry. He worked in 5 different NHS Trusts in England before settling in his native North East England, where he offers his time to NHS clinics. He worked as clinical director in CAMHS for 9 years. He is interested in neurodevelopmental disorders, which he has managed for 30 years.

Expert Consultant Diagnosis:

From trained clinical advisors to experienced senior clinicians, our team is dedicated to helping your child reach their full potential.

Evidence-based Solutions:

We only recommend treatments and therapies proven effective by NICE and other leading healthcare authorities. You can rely on us to provide safe, effective care tailored to your child's specific needs.

Compassionate Care:

We're an independent provider, free from corporate pressures, allowing us to focus on what truly matters: your child's mental and physical well-being. We treat every family with empathy and understanding, creating a comfortable environment for healing

Please note, risk is held by locality services.