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NHS ADHD bill heads for £314m as private reliance deepens
England is on course to spend £314m on ADHD care, £164m over budget, as private buying surges 252% and complaints more than triple.
Wat we eerst wisten
- ADHD spending is forecast to reach £314m by April 2026, £164m over budget.
- NHS private ADHD spending rose 252% from £16.3m in 2022-23 across 32 of 42 boards.
- Complaints rose from 410 in 2021-22 to 1,257 in 2025-26.
Toen nog open
- How many assessments the half-billion pounds since 2023 actually purchased, because most boards cannot say.
- What price discipline, if any, will be imposed on new private entrants driving wide price variation.
Waar we op zouden letten
- Whether boards regain oversight of private buying or deepen dependence as waits persist.
- Whether complaints keep rising if more than 60% of patients still wait over a year.