Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
NHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soars
TL;DR
- Complaints about autism and ADHD services in England have more than tripled in five years.
- Referrals and waiting lists for these services have also increased significantly.
- Patients are facing years-long waits, leading some to pay thousands for private care.
- Issues include confusion over the right to choose providers and inconsistent diagnosis recognition.
- The NHS ombudsman emphasizes the system's complexity and inconsistency.
- A government review led by Professor Peter Fonagy is examining ADHD, autism, and mental health support.