Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 67116

Autism: Mental Health Services

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 he is taking to ensure that autism-related mental health needs are recognised and supported before reaching clinical thresholds.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The 10-Year Health Plan sets out the core principle of early intervention and support, without the need for diagnosis, including for children and young people. In the autumn, the Government will bring forward a schools white paper, which will detail the G...

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