ADHD UK has threatened legal action against the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for ADHD and autism assessments. West Yorkshire is one of four ICBs in England that have introduced minimum waits. ADHD UK CEO Henry Shelford told the publication: “It’s the National Health Service, not the regional health service. We strongly consider West Yorkshire ICB’s action to lock their patients out of wider NHS care to be fundamentally wrong, and we are challenging them on their decision to do so and the process by which they did it.”

The ICB said the waits are part of a wider programme to improve fairness, quality and long-term outcomes. It said people facing significant risks to their safety, physical health, mental health or education can still be assessed sooner, and that those awaiting or already on medication remain a priority. It is investing £29.7 million in neurodevelopmental services in 2026/27, more than £4 million more than last year, and is developing neurodiversity hubs offering support based on need rather than diagnosis. It will review its approach to waiting times for 2027/28. The ICB confirmed it had received correspondence from ADHD UK, but declined to comment further as the matter may be subject to legal proceedings.

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