Question follow-through · 10539

Autism

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that people diagnosed with autism are actively consulted on the support they require by (a) addressing healthcare barriers, (b) improving health outcom

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
22 Oct 2024
Target answer date
30 Oct 2024
Answer
30 Oct 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 22 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that people diagnosed with autism are actively consulted on the support they require by (a) addressing healthcare barriers, (b) improving health outcom

  2. 30 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 30 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guidelines for autism highlight the importance of working in partnership with autistic people and, where appropriate, with their families, partners, and carers. The national framework and operational...

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