NHS ADHD and Autism Assessment Backlog Tops 800,000 in England

Over 800,000 people in England await NHS assessment for ADHD or autism, Ombudsman Paula Sussex reports. More than 60% on open referrals wait beyond a year — far exceeding the recommended 13-week threshold. The findings, drawn from 3,000 complaints, emerge as a government-commissioned review led by Professor Peter Fonagy examines broader support gaps.