Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67123
Autism: Manchester Rusholme
Tabled: 11 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
Afzal Khan
Labour — Manchester Rusholme
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that mental health services are equipped to support autistic women and girls who may present with (a) high anxiety and (b) sensory distress in Manchest
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe know that autistic people, including women and girls, can face challenges in accessing mental health services.While it is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of t...
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