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flag Record NHS waiting lists in England surge due to high demand for weight-loss drugs and neurodevelopmental assessments, straining understaffed community care.

flag Rising demand for weight-loss medications like Ozempic and ADHD/autism assessments is fueling record NHS waiting lists for community care in England, with children’s waits up 58% since 2022 and adult weight management waits surging 512%. flag Over half of children awaiting community services need neurodevelopmental evaluations, while many face waits exceeding two years. flag Staffing in community health has barely grown, with only a 1% increase in community nurses since 2010. flag Experts warn the system is overwhelmed, threatening government goals to expand community care without major investment.

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