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Father Exposes NHS Failures in ADHD Services Crisis

1/24/2026

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Story summary
  • Sameer Modha, a father with ADHD, highlights systemic failures in the UK's ADHD services, including rejection of his daughter's private NHS diagnosis.
  • The NHS overspends £164 million annually on ADHD services, while private assessments often fail to meet NHS guidelines.
  • Trusts are overwhelmed as referrals rise, and waiting times exceed six years.