"Two-Thirds Of GPs Have Never Refused A Mental Health Sick Note" | Britain's Broken Benefits System

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People with ADHD and autism are “falling through the gaps” as services are “under significant pressure”, an ombudsman has said. Both children and adults with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism face “long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care” as demand for care is outstripping capacity, according to a new review by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). Ombudsman Paula Sussex said people “should not have to fight their way through a confusing system” to get care in England. Speaking with Institute of Economic Affairs' Chris Snowdon, Talk's Julia Hartley-Brewer says: "Imagine everyone's surprise that it's costing us a fortune!" #sicknotes #adhd #juliahartleybrewer #talk Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines

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