Henry Shelford, CEO and Co-Founder of ADHD UK, was quoted in the article and provided background information.
A recent Guardian article reveals that up to 2.5 million people in England may have ADHD, with over 549,000 currently awaiting assessment—144,000 of whom have been waiting for about two years. This marks the first time the NHS has publicly released such prevalence data, based on estimates from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Campaigners, including ADHD UK, have criticized the NHS for its delayed response and inadequate support, noting that ADHD services are often excluded from key NHS targets and mental health service expansions. In response, the NHS has launched an independent taskforce to address the growing demand and systemic challenges.
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