Debates over how to allocate limited diagnostic resources have become increasingly pressing in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services. In May 2025, the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board temporarily paused National Health Service referrals for ADHD assessments for those over 25 years. The aim was to reduce long waiting times, particularly for children and young people, but the decision has raised controversy over potentially unfair treatment. In this paper, we…
