Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 17320
ADHD and Autism: Diagnosis
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure assessments for autism and ADHD are a) conclusive, and b) do not result in misdiagnosis.
Answer
Preet Kaur GillThe Government is committed to supporting people to have equitable access to safe, effective, and high-quality autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment services, irrespective of their service provider. We recognise that, natio...
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