Review will build clinical evidence base on mental health, autism and ADHD services

It will examine what is driving rising demand for services including inequalities in accessing support

Next step in government’s 10 Year Health Plan commitment to transforming mental health care

An independent review launching on Thursday will examine how the health system currently delivers mental health, autism and ADHD services in order to help ensure children and adults can get the right support.

Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into the NHS found that demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has risen, and many people who are autistic or have ADHD are struggling to access the right services and support. In 1993, 15.5% of 16 to 64-year-olds had a common mental health condition, compa

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