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Henry Shelford was quoted in the article and provided background information.

The article highlights concerns over ADHD patients in the Thames Valley who are struggling to access medication due to a lack of NHS funding for annual reviews. Without these reviews, GPs can’t renew prescriptions, leaving patients like Ellie Crabb facing the possibility of running out of medication. While some patients consider expensive private care, NHS services are working to find solutions, but progress is slow. ADHD UK CEO Henry Shelford criticizes the situation, calling it a “dereliction of duty” by local health authorities.

You can read the full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07ngpgpzlgo

 

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