NHS Trust Temporarily Closes ADHD Services Amid Ten-Year Waiting List Crisis

The NHS Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has temporarily closed its adult ADHD services due to a staggering ten-year waiting list for appointments. With only 16 patients seen monthly against 170 new referrals, the backlog has raised concerns about the impact on mental health care and a potential shift to private services. Dr. Chris Hosker emphasizes the need for urgent action to address this crisis and prioritize patients with pressing clinical needs.