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Adult ADHD Services Overwhelmed, New Patient Intakes Halted

11/6/2025

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Specialist ADHD services for adults in England have halted new patient intakes due to overwhelming demand.
BBC findings show 15 local areas closed waiting lists and 31 tightened access criteria.
Professor Anita Thapar, chair of NHS England's ADHD taskforce, calls the situation disturbing and risky.
Louise Nichols, a Derbyshire resident, was removed from a waiting list after two years, illustrating challenges faced by over 3,700 county residents.

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Story summary

Specialist ADHD services for adults in England have halted new patient intakes due to overwhelming demand.
BBC findings show 15 local areas closed waiting lists and 31 tightened access criteria.
Professor Anita Thapar, chair of NHS England's ADHD taskforce, calls the situation disturbing and risky.
Louise Nichols, a Derbyshire resident, was removed from a waiting list after two years, illustrating challenges faced by over 3,700 county residents.