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Dr. Alex George Urges Faster ADHD Assessments Amid NHS Delays

1/16/2026

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Dr. Alex George, a former A&E doctor and Love Island star, advocates faster ADHD and autism assessments after his diagnoses changed his life.
He paid £3,000 for assessments due to NHS waiting lists.
In England, NHS waiting lists affect over 668,000 adults awaiting ADHD or autism assessments.
In Wales, 16,812 children await similar assessments.
The government is investing in expanding services, but concerns about over-diagnosis persist despite evidence of under-diagnosis.

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Story summary

Dr. Alex George, a former A&E doctor and Love Island star, advocates faster ADHD and autism assessments after his diagnoses changed his life.
He paid £3,000 for assessments due to NHS waiting lists.
In England, NHS waiting lists affect over 668,000 adults awaiting ADHD or autism assessments.
In Wales, 16,812 children await similar assessments.
The government is investing in expanding services, but concerns about over-diagnosis persist despite evidence of under-diagnosis.