Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.
The NHS has temporarily paused autism and ADHD assessments in parts of Greater Manchester as demand for diagnosis and support far outstrips available resources, leading to longer waits for patients. Referrals for new assessments under the NHS “Right to Choose” system have been put on hold in order to manage limited funding, though appointments already booked will continue. Campaigners and health bodies warn that these pauses could delay many people’s access to diagnosis and treatment, exacerbating existing backlogs and inequalities in care. Henry Shelford, CEO of ADHD UK, has previously highlighted the crisis in ADHD services, noting soaring demand and long waiting lists across England that are putting pressure on the system and necessitating urgent reform.
You can read the full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglg79r5d81o
