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Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England

The Guardian Society Health · 26 August 2026 at 06:00

Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England

NHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soars Complaints about autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder services in England have more than tripled in five years, official figures show, with the NHS ombudsman warning of yea

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Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England

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