Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
More than 60% of adults and children face waiting lists exceeding a year, while prescribing data shows historic multi-year increases. Photograph: Studio G photography/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMore than 60% of adults and children face waiting lists exceeding a year, while prescribing data shows historic multi-year increases. It found recurring issues, including uncertainty around patients’ right to choose a provider.
- ▪More than 60% of adults and children face waiting lists exceeding a year, while prescribing data shows historic multi-year increases.
- ▪Photograph: Studio G photography/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMore than 60% of adults and children face waiting lists exceeding a year, while prescribing data shows historic multi-year increases.
- ▪It found recurring issues, including uncertainty around patients’ right to choose a provider.
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| Original publisher | the Guardian |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/26/autism-adhd-care-complaints-england-triple-five-years |
| Publication time | Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:34 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-08-26T05:22:20.047Z |
| Last seen | 2026-08-26T05:22:20.047Z |
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| Summary source text | contentText |
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More than 60% of adults and children face waiting lists exceeding a year, while prescribing data shows historic multi-year increases. Photograph: Studio G photography/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMore than 60% of adults and children face waiting lists exceeding a year, while prescribing data shows historic multi-year increases. Photograph: Studio G photography/ShutterstockAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderAutism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in EnglandNHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soarsSarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent Wed 26 Aug 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleComplaints about autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder services in England…
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