Fears have been raised that vulnerable patients have been left with ‘nowhere to turn’ by the pending closure of a failing autism and mental health service. Heywood-based LANCuk made the decision to end its autism and ADHD ‘pathway’ after being rated ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission for the fourth time in five years. Its contract ends in March.
NHS Greater Manchester says a new provider will be contacting patients about upcoming appointments and local GPs have been advised how to handle urgent referrals. But Wayne Fletcher says his son Ryan - who has Autism, ADHD and Tourettes - and vulnerable people like him have been left in limbo and unable to get the medication they need for their conditions.
Ryan, now 19, has been under LANCuk for more than a year after transferring from children’s mental health services. At a recent appointment it was agreed he needed medication to help him with concentration, relaxation and sleeping patterns.
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