Runcorn woman died after three-year ADHD assessment wait, report says
BBC
A woman in Runcorn died by suicide after a three-year wait for an ADHD assessment, according to a coroner's report which highlights significant delays, insufficient staffing, and lack of national guidelines as contributing factors. The coroner warned of a "significant risk of future deaths" unless ADHD services are improved. The report also noted the high demand on ADHD services, with over 1,250 patients waiting for assessments in 2024.
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