About us
A proud part of the ASCS Group, Advanced Health Care Assessments (AHCA) was founded on a shared passion and deep personal understanding of the life-changing impact that early intervention, timely diagnosis, and person-centred support can have on individuals and families. With professional experience across health, legal, and social care systems, and personal journeys navigating Autism and ADHD pathways, we recognised the urgent need for services that truly listen, respond with compassion, and place the individual at the heart of every decision.
That’s why we took everything we’d learned providing expert assessments for adults and children, and applied our findings to ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between early needs and meaningful support, offering tailored, high-quality care that promotes independence, inclusion, and long-term wellbeing. We believe in working collaboratively with people, families, and professionals to ensure each person receives the right support, at the right time, in the right way.
Our Values
Our Mission
Person-Centred: We adapt to individual communication needs and provide accessible materials (e.g., Easy Read leaflets, Social Stories)
Clinically Robust: All assessments follow NICE guidelines
Transparent: Clear communication at every stage, from referral to diagnosis
To improve access to neurodevelopmental assessments for those facing long NHS delays, without compromising clinical quality, safety, or individual support needs.
We aim to:
Reduce waiting times for ADHD and autism assessments
Offer clarity through trusted diagnosis pathways
Support patients with evidence-based care, post-diagnosis
Trusted by the NHS and Families
We are proud to be an approved NHS provider and a trusted partner to parents, individuals, schools, and GP practices across the UK.
Our assessments are conducted by experienced professionals:
GMC / HCPC registered psychiatrists and psychologists
Specialists in child and adult neurodevelopment
Qualified in validated diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, DIVA-5, QBTest, and more
All team members are DBS-checked and receive regular clinical supervision
Passion Drives Quality
At the heart of our work is a relentless passion for driving quality in everything we do.
We believe that every individual deserves access to safe, effective, and responsive care delivered with dignity, empathy, and consistency.
Through strong leadership, continuous learning, and a commitment to best practice, we strive to raise standards, challenge complacency, and ensure that quality is not just a goal, but a lived experience for those we support.
Meet Our Leadership Team
As a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the UK, I am passionate about advocating for individuals with diverse and complex needs. Currently, I lead a dynamic team of independent social workers, delivering high-quality social care assessments across a wide range of areas.
Throughout my career, I have supported individuals with Mental Health Needs, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Physical Disabilities, and Older Adults. My approach is person-centred, ensuring that each assessment is conducted with empathy, respect, and a commitment to improving the lives of those I serve.
I bring a deep knowledge of key legislation, including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Human Rights Act.1998. This legal expertise ensures that I am able to uphold the rights of individuals, provide appropriate advocacy, and deliver assessments and care plans that are legally sound and in compliance with regulatory standards.
In addition to my front line social work experience, I am actively involved in policy development, procedure creation, and the completion of tender applications for new business opportunities. I also oversee quality assurance for all assessments, including Care Act Assessments, Care and Support Plans, Mental Capacity Assessments, CHC Checklists, and DoLS Assessments, ensuring that all work meets the highest standards of practice and compliance.
My leadership role allows me to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage complex cases, and ensure that the best outcomes are achieved for both individuals and organisations.
I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in care assessments, policy development, quality assurance, team leadership, and legal knowledge to contribute to innovative, forward-thinking organisations. With a proven track record of improving care outcomes, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with key legislation, I am always open to exploring opportunities where I can make a meaningful impact.
Sarah is the Managing Director of Advanced Social Care Services and brings over 20 years of cross-sector experience within the medical and legal fields, with a foundation in both civil and family law. Her leadership in delivering high volumes of work at scale has been instrumental in driving service excellence and operational efficiency across complex care environments.
Throughout her career, Sarah has successfully managed large, multidisciplinary teams across operations, finance, and supply chain functions, with a consistent focus on quality, compliance, and client-centered outcomes. She is deeply committed to professional development and actively fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and growth within her teams and wider networks.
Sarah also brings valuable personal insight into Autism and ADHD pathways, having direct experience across both adult and children’s services. This perspective enhances her empathetic, person-led approach to care delivery and service design.
She takes great pride in the positive and lasting impact her teams and services make each day on individuals, families, and stakeholders across the sector.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys exploring the Northwest with her husband, three sons, and their cockapoo, Ruby.