UK Review to Propose Needs-Based Support Instead of Automatic ADHD Diagnosis

A UK government review due next week is expected to say ADHD symptoms should not automatically trigger formal diagnosis, with NHS support allocated by need. Led by Prof Peter Fonagy, the proposal would prioritize acutely affected patients for clinics and medication, amid 800,000 on assessment waiting lists. The logic is clear: decouple support from diagnosis to manage demand.