NHS faces system failures due to rising ADHD and autism demand
A government review warns rising ADHD and autism demand could cause NHS system failures, with assessment waits exceeding 800,000.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:01 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished23:01 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds”
NHS faces system failures due to rising ADHD and autism demand
Key points
- A government-commissioned review warns of impending NHS system failures due to rising mental health and neurodevelopmental demand.
- Waiting lists for ADHD assessments reached over 560,000; autism diagnostic waits exceeded 254,000, totaling over 800,000.
- Autism diagnosis in 6-11 ages rose to 4.58% by 2025; ADHD in 6-11 and 12-17 ages rose significantly.
- Experts warn of potential misdiagnosis as neurodivergent claims rise, urging regulation of private clinics.
- The report calls for a needs-led NHS approach, better integration of mental health and neurodevelopmental services.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review”
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A government review warns rising ADHD and autism demand could cause NHS system failures, with assessment waits exceeding 800,000.