UK ADHD Assessment Backlog Reaches Critical Levels
Nearly 200,000 adults face up to eight-year waits for ADHD assessments, with demand outstripping NHS capacity.
- BBC investigation reveals severe delays in ADHD assessments across the UK.
- Some NHS trusts have closed their waiting lists due to overwhelming demand.
- Rising awareness and the pandemic have contributed to a surge in referrals.
- Only two NHS providers can clear their backlog within a year.
- Experts call for urgent solutions to address the growing crisis.
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