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Q: How frequently is this Autism & ADHD news hub updated?

The hub is updated in real time via live syndication every 30 minutes, indexing verified reporting from major UK national media (BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph) and specialist medical journals.

Q: Why are NHS waiting times for Autism & ADHD assessments increasing in the UK?

Surging patient awareness, clinician shortages, and local funding limits have pushed adult assessment waiting lists to between 1 and 5 years across many English ICBs.

Q: Can I choose a private clinic if my NHS waiting list is over 2 years?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution in England, patients registered with a GP have a legal Right to Choose (RTC). If an NHS assessment will take longer than standard timescales, your GP can refer you to a qualified independent provider at zero personal cost.

Q: Where can patients track UK ADHD medication shortages?

Medication supplies (including methylphenidate and lisdexamfetamine) have experienced intermittent national supply chain disruptions according to Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) alerts. This hub aggregates breaking updates on supply recovery and clinical guidance.

Stay informed with verified reporting on NHS waiting times, Right to Choose developments, medication supply alerts, and clinical research.

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An autism diagnosis, but where’s the treatment? | Letters

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Autism & ADHD News Hub

An autism diagnosis, but where’s the treatment? | Letters

Top health civil servant urged to play no role in clampdown on ADHD clinics

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Merseyside adults ‘waiting nearly a decade’ for ADHD and Autism diagnoses

ADHD charity threatens legal action over “unlawful” two-year assessment waits

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Man denies racist murder of scientist Dr Fortune Gomo in Dundee as trial date set for 2028

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

DWP benefits update for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression claimants after review

The subtle signs of ADHD that most people miss, according to doctors

ADHD and autism are soaring among people over 50, new study finds

Over-50s 'finally receiving diagnosis' as ADHD and autism diagnoses surge

Sharp rise in ADHD and autism among over-50s 'finally receiving diagnosis'

The uncomfortable truth about ADHD diagnoses, according to a leading neurologist

The reality behind Britain’s growing youth mental health crisis

NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics

Is Britain getting more mentally ill? A review into ADHD diagnosis tried to find out

NHS urged to fast-track badly behaved pupils for ADHD tests

NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?

I have ADHD – could everyone stop going on about it?

BPS responds to the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism

Autism and ADHD: people need support before diagnosis, but getting one can change their lives

NHS to cap private ADHD assessment fees after overcharging warning

Noticeable physical change could be 'earlier and stronger' sign of dementia, study finds

Minister McGovern speech on mental health, ADHD and autism

Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know

ADHD diagnosis surge linked to Britain’s ballooning benefits bill as major review warns welfare system is fuelling demand

Not everyone with ADHD and autism traits needs a diagnosis, major review finds

NHS confirms change for people with ADHD and autism under Andy Burnham

NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds

Government pledges earlier support to tackle mental health crises

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