Queue of patients waiting at a healthcare facility

NHS in England sets two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments

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Four integrated care boards in England have introduced a minimum two-year waiting period for ADHD and autism assessments due to soaring demand. Patient groups have criticized these delays as 'scandalous,' highlighting concerns over access to timely diagnoses. This decision reflects growing pressures on NHS services for neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Originally published by gnews