Dame Rachel de Souza expressed concern over the time taken for children to wait for support, stating, "At such a crucial time developmentally, every day a child waits for support could permanently alter their life course." This underlines the significance of timely interventions, especially for neurodivergent children whose needs can escalate if not addressed promptly.
The report highlighted the struggles families face, with Dame Rachel noting, "Children and their families should never have to 'beg' or 'fight' for help...these are the words I hear most often when asking about seeking support for a child's neurodivergence." This emphasizes the urgent need for systemic changes.
Dame Rachel pointed out the growing frustration with health services, stating that she was shocked by the number of providers publicly apologizing for long wait times. The acknowledgment of these delays reflects a significant failure in the system to provide timely assistance to vulnerable children in need.
The Children's Commissioner reported that nearly 400,000 children were stuck on waiting lists for appointments. Dame Rachel said it was 'impossible' to gather accurate data about these wait times, pointing to a lack of transparency and organization within existing health and social care systems.
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