UK Government Prepares to Restrict Formal ADHD Diagnoses Amid Welfare and NHS Backlog Pressures
The UK government is set to publish a review recommending a 'needs-based' triage system for ADHD, limiting formal diagnoses to those with severe symptoms or medication needs. Critics call this 'rationing' that pushes patients to self-diagnose, while officials cite soaring welfare costs and 800,000 NHS waiting list patients. The move aims to reduce benefit claims and improve support access without a formal label, sparking debate over equity and effectiveness.