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NHS managers warn spiralling costs could disrupt ADHD and autism care

NHS managers warn spiralling costs could disrupt ADHD and autism care

NHS managers are warning that care for autism and ADHD faces disruption as service costs spiral out of control. The NHS Alliance, representing health managers, called the current system a "bad deal" for patients and taxpayers. They found some local health boards paying vastly different amounts for similar services, with one seeing costs jump from £4 million to £30 million annually.

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