Independent report

Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report

Final report detailing the findings of the independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 9 October 2026

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Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: executive summary

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Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report

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Technical annex for the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism

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Details

This final report sets out the findings and recommendations of the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, including:

• changes in prevalence, need and demand, and what is influencing them
• the benefits and risks of diagnosis, and how support could be better matched to need
• how well current services respond, including waiting times, inequalities and gaps in support
• recommendations for prevention, earlier support, improved care and long-term reform

The final report is also available in an easy read version.

Published 9 October 2026