Our response to the announcement of an independent review to examine the evidence on rising demand for mental health, autism and ADHD services

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced an independent review to examine the evidence on rising demand for mental health, autism and ADHD services. 

Our comment: 

Mel Merritt, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the National Autistic Society, said: “We welcome work to address the long waits and barriers to support autistic people face.

“We know autistic people face health inequalities that affect their life expectancy. Addressing these inequalities is much needed and must be informed by those with a specialist knowledge of autism and by autistic people’s lived experience.

“We need urgent action because, while we are currently seeing the number of people seeking an assessment levelling out, the average waiting time is rocketing.”