The King’s Fund’s Adult ADHD Assessments and Diagnosis report highlights the growing demand for ADHD assessment services across England and the challenges many adults face in getting timely support. The research found that waiting times for assessments can vary significantly depending on where people live, with some individuals waiting several years for an appointment. The report also found that information about referrals, assessments and diagnoses is collected differently across NHS services, making it difficult to build a clear national picture of need and access.
The findings emphasise the importance of improving both access to ADHD services and the way information is recorded and shared. Better data would help the NHS understand demand, identify gaps in provision and plan services more effectively. The report calls for greater consistency across the country to ensure that adults seeking an ADHD assessment can access timely, high-quality support regardless of where they live.
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