82% of NHS trusts unable to meet surging demand for children's services, with waiting times for assessments increasing.
82% of NHS trusts cannot meet the rising demand for children and young people's services, with nearly all (97%) experiencing an increase in current demand compared to pre-pandemic levels. Waiting times for services, such as autism assessments, have increased significantly, leaving children at risk of becoming a "forgotten generation" amidst crippling NHS waits and surging demand.
July 14, 2024
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