On Monday 6 February, MPs will debate petitions relating to
assessments for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder.
, a member of the
Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the
debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government
will send a minister to respond.
Create an emergency fund for ASD (autism) & ADHD
assessments
The petition, which has more
than 20,000 signatures, states: “The Government should commission
a review of how Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) assessments are managed by the NHS, including through
Shared Care Agreements, and increase funding to reduce waiting
times.”
In response to the petition, provided on 14 December 2021, the
Government said: “We are investing £13 million this year to
tackle long autism diagnosis waiting times and are supporting
children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder throughout
the diagnostic process.”
Review management of ADHD assessments and increase
funding
The petition, which has more
than 10,000 signatures, states that “The Government should
commission a review of how Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) assessments are managed by the NHS, including
through Shared Care Agreements, and increase funding to reduce
waiting times.”
In response to the petition, provided on 21 April 2022, the
Government said: “It is vital to have timely assessments for ADHD
so people can get the right support. The National Institute for
Health and Care Excellence have clear guidelines on improving
assessments and diagnosis.”
