70-week waiting lists for child ADHD assessment
Jersey Evening Post
Jersey's child mental health services face significant pressure due to long waiting times, with 70-week delays for ADHD assessments. Over 700 children are currently on ADHD medication, and efforts are underway to address backlogs through additional assessments, funding, and potential outsourcing. Adult ADHD assessments also face a growing backlog, with limited clinician capacity and ongoing discussions about shared-care agreements with GPs.
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