Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 10540
Autism
Tabled: 22 October 2024
Answered: 30 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat — Hazel Grove
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to reduce waiting times for autism diagnosis; and what steps he is taking to improve access to diagnostic services for (a) children and (b) adults.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Department is currently considering next steps to improve diagnostic assessment and support for autistic people. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of the...
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