00:00Families waiting for autism or ADHD assessments are being caught up in pressure on NHS services.
00:07NHS managers warn costs are rising, while the number of providers has increased.
00:12They say prices for similar assessments can vary from hundreds to thousands of pounds.
00:18The NHS Alliance says the system is a bad deal for patients and taxpayers.
00:23It says health organisations are struggling to check the quality and safety of care.
00:29The Right to Choose scheme has helped people avoid long waits by using non-NHS providers.
00:35But managers say spending is becoming unsustainable.
00:39The government says an independent review will inform a national approach.
