Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 7206

Neurodiversity: Children

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Anna Dixon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase access to diagnosis for children with (a) ADHD and (b) autism in the context of applications for school places.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The Department is currently considering next steps to improve access to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments.It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the he...

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