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NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds

England-focused mental health review returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system Explainer | What has the Fonagy review found and what does it recommend? Analysis | No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real The NHS in England is heading into a “world of system failures” as it struggles to cope with relentlessly rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism care, leaving those affected desperate for support, a government-commissioned inquiry has found. The stark warning was made in a review led by Prof Peter Fonagy into the sharp rise in demand over recent decades for help with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. Continue reading...

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NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds

England-focused mental health review returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system Explainer | What has the Fonagy review found and what does it recommend? Analysis | No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s…

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NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds

England-focused mental health review returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system Explainer | What has the Fonagy review found and what does it recommend? Analysis | No ‘snowflakes’: mental health…

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NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?

Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’ Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD…

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No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real

Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds…

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England-focused mental health review returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system Explainer | What has the Fonagy review found and what does it recommend? Analysis | No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianOct 8, 2026

Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds Explainer | What has the…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianOct 8, 2026

Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’ Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars,…

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