“Radical Rethink” Needed in NHS on Autism and ADHD
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04/04/24
•36m
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Today, we look at a new report which says the NHS cannot meet “avalanche” of demand for autism and ADHD services.
Why has there been a five-fold rise in people waiting to see an autism specialist? Why has there been a 51% increase in prescriptions for ADHD medication? Adam is joined by Access All presenter, Emma Tracey, Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust, Thea Stein and autistic and ADHD creator, writer and consultant, Ellie Middleton.
And US President Joe Biden tells Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that US support for Israel depends on 'steps to address civilian harm and suffering' after seven aid workers were killed in Gaza. But what more pressure are the US and UK willing, and able, to put on Israel? BBC US special correspondent, Katty Kay and diplomatic correspondent, James Landale, bring us up to date. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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