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The latest NHS news, tracked continuously by NeuraFeed. 2 source-cited articles covering NHS announcements, releases, and analysis, each grounded in verified reporting.
NHS Boards Ration Neurodiversity Assessments With Imposed Two-Year Minimum Waits
Four regional NHS integrated care boards across England have introduced mandatory two-year minimum waiting periods for ADHD and autism assessments to curb surging costs and balance local budgets. The measures form part of a broader rationing effort across 15 health boards covering 19 million people, sparking warnings from charities and clinicians that prolonged delays will harm educational outcomes and exacerbate mental health crises. The rationing policies emerge alongside government deliberations over an unreleased, 700-page review examining soaring clinical demand and the health service's capacity.
NHS Expands Martha's Rule Across Every Emergency Department in England
The National Health Service is rolling out Martha's Rule to every hospital emergency room and waiting area in England, granting patients and relatives 24/7 access to urgent second medical opinions. The expansion follows an eight-month trial across seven trusts that led to critical interventions, including emergency surgeries and intensive care transfers. While health leaders hail the move as a vital safeguard against clinical blind spots, frontline emergency departments face the challenge of embedding the mandate amid acute crowding and staffing pressures.