ADHD assessment waiting lists in the NHS have reached crisis levels, with more than 549,000 people currently waiting and some facing delays of up to eight years. Autism assessments face similar pressures. The consequences are significant. Undiagnosed ADHD and autism are associated with poorer educational outcomes, reduced employment participation and higher rates of mental health crisis, including increased suicide risk. The economic burden is substantial, with ADHD alone estimated to cost the UK economy £17bn annually. A major driver is inefficiency in the assessment process. Many services still rely on paper-based questionnaires and repetitive administrative tasks, limiting clinician capacity to see new patients and contributing to burnout and staff attrition.

ND Lens is building an AI-assisted assessment platform that automates the most time-consuming parts of the diagnostic pathway. Patients and their informants complete assessments through an accessible web portal, designed with features like text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and step-by-step guidance to make the process easier for people with attention and processing challenges.

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