Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 82862

Neurodiversity: Diagnosis

Tabled: 16 October 2025

Answered: 24 October 2025

Question

Darren Paffey

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of specialists able to carry out (a) ADHD and (b) autism assessments.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan.The 10 Year Workforce Plan will ensure the National Health Service has the right people in...

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