Health · 5 hours ago
Over 80,000 Children Wait More Than a Year for NHS Care
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More than 80,000 children and young people in England have waited over a year for NHS community health services, according to the Care Quality Commission's annual report. That is almost eleven times the figure for adults, with most waits for paediatric care such as autism and ADHD assessments. The watchdog warned that growing delays, including for mental health support, are putting children's health at risk.
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