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NHS imposes two-year wait for ADHD, autism assessments
Published Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Updated September 25
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Four NHS integrated care boards (ICBs) covering large regions of England have adopted a minimum two-year wait for ADHD and autism assessments.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the 'scandalous' nature of the delays, highlighting the severe negative impacts on individuals, including children's education, mental health, and increased suicide risk, while also pointing out the 'heartless and dangerous' institutionalized cruelty of these policies.
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