Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 9546

Autism: Health Services

Tabled: 16 October 2024
Answered: 30 October 2024

Question

Jo Platt

Labour (Co-op)Leigh and Atherton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support Integrated Care Boards to ensure appropriate provision of autism (a) assessment and (b) support services.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The 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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