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ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn

Soaring demand for services has led to tenfold increase in spending in a year in some areas, says NHS Alliance NHS leaders have warned that the costs of meeting soaring demand for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism…

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NHS leaders have warned that the cost of providing ADHD and autism services in England is becoming unsustainable, describing the spending as “running out of control.” In some areas, demand has driven spending up to ten times higher within a single year.

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