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.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:01 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:01 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review”
England review warns ADHD and autism may be over-diagnosed
Key points
- Official English review finds risk of over-diagnosis for ADHD and autism.
- Diagnosis rates surpassed population estimates in some younger groups.
- Recommendations include tougher regulation of private assessment firms and advertising ban.
- Long waits for diagnosis harm families; reassessment prioritized for high-need cases.
- Policy aims to broaden support beyond diagnosis, including school/workplace adjustments.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds”
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A government review warns rising ADHD and autism demand could cause NHS system failures, with assessment waits exceeding 800,000.