Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 94089

Neurodiversity: Patient Choice Schemes

Tabled: 24 November 2025

Answered: 1 December 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the impact of Surrey ICB suspending ADHD and autism assessments for people using providers under the NHS Right to Choose pathway on support for adults a

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Government has recognised that, nationally, the demand for assessments for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays for accessing such assessments...

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