Health Service Spending on ADHD and Autism Care Jumps Tenfold in Some Areas of England

In parts of England, health service spending on ADHD and autism care has risen as much as tenfold in one year — one area's costs jumped from £1.75m to £18m. Health managers say costs are "running out of control." Some areas have closed waiting lists and may cut other services. Since the pandemic, demand has strained local budgets that have no national price framework to guide spending.