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Two-year NHS waiting times reveal system’s struggle with rise in ADHD and autism awareness

NHS assessment bottlenecks have knock-on effects, leading to delays in medical help and lack of access to specialist support That NHS boards have imposed minimum two-year waiting times for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and…

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NHS boards have set minimum two‑year waiting periods for ADHD and autism assessments, highlighting bottlenecks in the service. The prolonged waits are causing delays in medical treatment and limiting access to specialist support for patients.

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