NHS Bosses Warn of Chaos in ADHD and Autism Care
Health service managers say costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on rising demand for assessments.
NHS managers have warned of chaos in the provision of care for ADHD and autism, according to a report by BBC Health.
According to the report, health service bosses said costs associated with diagnosing and treating these conditions are "spiralling out of control."
The managers attributed part of the problem to unregulated private providers, who they said are capitalising on growing demand for assessments and support services.
The BBC report did not provide further detail on the scale of the cost increases or specific figures from NHS officials.
EGazette has reached out for additional context and will update this report as more information becomes available.
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- NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care — BBC Health
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