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How does the NHS pay for care?
The NHS is funded primarily through general taxation. This money is then allocated to different parts of the health service, including local health boards. These boards then commission, or buy, services from various providers to meet the needs of their local population. The story suggests that this commissioning process for ADHD and autism care is currently inefficient and costly.
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