NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
BBC
NHS leaders warn that autism and ADHD care is facing chaos due to spiraling costs and poor oversight of unregulated private providers expanding under patient choice policies. A report reveals extreme price variations between non-NHS providers, with some health boards experiencing funding increases up to ten-fold as they struggle to monitor quality and safety. The government has promised an independent review and a new national approach to address these systemic issues.
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