This is some pretty superficial analysis from the Guardian What is completely left out of the discussion here is that mandating longer waits for #ADHD and #Autism assessments will push more people into private healthcare As the private healthcare system in the UK canabalises the same pool of doctors that work for the NHS, this will even further exacerbate the strain on public healthcare, thus creating a vicious cycle and leading to more delays https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/25/two-year-nhs-waiting-times-reveal-struggle-rise-adhd-autism-awareness #NHS