Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67113

Autism: Manchester Rusholme

Tabled: 11 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester Rusholme

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to reduce waiting times for autism (a) diagnosis and (b) support for (i) adults and (ii) children in Manchester Rusholme constituency.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for autism has grown significantly in recent years, and that people are experiencing severe delays for accessing such assessments. The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan will make the Na...

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