Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67115
Autism: Mental Health Services
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 she is taking to reduce waiting times for autism (a) diagnosis and (b) support for (i) adults and (ii) children.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Government has recognised that, nationally, the 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...
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