ADHD and autism costs running "out of control"

NHS leaders warn that soaring demand for ADHD and autism services has created unsustainable costs, with some areas seeing ten-fold spending increases since the pandemic. The lack of a national pricing tariff combined with the Right to Choose policy has led to massive price variations and severe financial pressure on integrated care boards. Consequently, local health authorities are calling for a national solution as budget constraints force them to delay other critical services or close waiting lists entirely.

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All articles from 29 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.