NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?
Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’ Full report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds Analysis | No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real The Fonagy review of NHS England’s mental…
The NHS England mental health services review, authored by Prof Peter Fonagy, has found that mental distress has increased substantially and cannot be attributed solely to greater awareness. The 607-page report, commissioned by then-Health Secretary Wes Streeting in 2025 due to concerns over growing waiting lists for assessment, diagnosis, and care, warns that without a radical overhaul, mental health and neurodiversity services will be overwhelmed.
The review highlights the soaring demand for ADHD and autism care, stating that the NHS is at risk of "system failures."
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