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Review warns of rising pressure on England’s mental health services
22.6%
The proportion of 16- to 64-year-olds in England with a common mental disorder was 22.6% in 2024.
A government-commissioned review led by Peter Fonagy warned that rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism care is putting England’s NHS at risk of system failures. It recommended needs-led access to care and tighter regulation of private assessment clinics.
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- 22.6%
The proportion of 16- to 64-year-olds in England with a common mental disorder was 22.6% in 2024.
“The number of 16- to 64-year-olds with a common mental disorder increased from 15.5% in 1993 to 22.6% in 2024.”
- 560,000people
People waiting in England for an ADHD assessment numbered more than 560,000 at the end of last year.
“At the end of last year more than 560,000 people in England were waiting to be assessed for ADHD”
- 254,000people
People waiting in England for an autism diagnostic assessment numbered 254,000 at the end of last year.
“Another 254,000 people were waiting for a diagnostic assessment for autism”