A charity specializing in ADHD has accused a regional NHS organization of implementing an assessment policy it claims is unlawful, threatening legal action if the decision stands. The group argues that requiring patients to wait at least two years for ADHD and autism evaluations violates existing rules, and has formally challenged the policy in a legal letter. If the NHS body does not reconsider, the charity says it will pursue a judicial review to challenge the measure. The dispute highlights growing concerns over delays in diagnosing neurodevelopmental conditions within the UK’s healthcare system.
Exclusive: ADHD UK may seek judicial review of West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board’s ‘unlawful’ policyADHD 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.In a legal letter to West Yorkshire NHS integrated care board (ICB), seen by the Guardian, the charity alleges that the decision to force patients to wait at least two years for such assessments was unlawful and says it will seek a judicial review if the board fails to reverse the policy. Continue reading...
