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NHS ADHD assessment spending forecast
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Where it stands
The NHS in England’s forecast puts ADHD assessment spending above £314m by April 2026, more than double the £150m allocation; spending on private assessments reached £58m in 2025–26, up from £16.3m in 2022–23. The report does not say the spending period has closed or describe a response, so the final spending position remains open.
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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.
Still open after this report
- 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.
History
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Who's involved
People
- Mel MerrittAmerican football player and coach (1897–1986)1 report
- Paula SussexChief Executive, Student Loans Company, since 20181 report
Places
- CheshireCheshire, UK1 report
- EnglandEngland, UK1 report
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustMichael Rutter Centre, London SE5 8AZ, UK1 report
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