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UK government pledges earlier support for mental health, ADHD and autism

Its response to the Fonagy Review proposes needs-led help without waiting for a clinical diagnosis and tighter oversight of assessments.

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  • The government says it will move towards earlier support for children, young people and adults.
  • Its response also proposes strengthening regulation of ADHD and autism assessments and reviewing advertising practices.
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The announcement outlines a shift towards support based on needs rather than waiting for diagnosis, according to the government.

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The UK government said its response to the Fonagy Review would move towards earlier, needs-led support for children, young people and adults, without requiring them to wait for a clinical diagnosis. It also said it would strengthen regulation around ADHD and autism assessments and review advertising practices. These are government proposals; the source does not provide details on implementation or timing.

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UK government pledges earlier support for mental health, ADHD and autismUK Government

Its response to the Fonagy Review proposes needs-led help without waiting for a clinical diagnosis and tighter oversight of assessments.UK Government

The government says it will move towards earlier support for children, young people and adults.UK Government

Its response also proposes strengthening regulation of ADHD and autism assessments and reviewing advertising practices.UK Government

The announcement outlines a shift towards support based on needs rather than waiting for diagnosis, according to the government.UK Government

The UK government said its response to the Fonagy Review would move towards earlier, needs-led support for children, young people and adults, without requiring them to wait for a clinical diagnosis.UK Government

It also said it would strengthen regulation around ADHD and autism assessments and review advertising practices.UK Government

These are government proposals; the source does not provide details on implementation or timing.UK Government

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