Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments
ADHD UK is threatening legal action against the West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board over a new policy imposing a two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments. The charity argues the policy is unlawful, violates patient rights to choose care, and fails to meet equality standards.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing crisis in mental health service accessibility and the tension between resource-constrained public health boards and patient advocacy groups.
West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board introduced the minimum waiting period earlier this year, affecting thousands of people across the region. West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board introduced the minimum waiting period earlier this year, affecting thousands of people across the region. NHS Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments Exclusive: ADHD UK may seek judicial review of West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board’s ‘unlawful’ policy
Prefer the Guardian on Google ADHD UK has threatened legal action against an NHS organisation over its decision to impose a minimum two-year wait for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism assessments.
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