Petitions/Set a 6 month waiting time for autism diagnosis & increase funding
StatusClosed
Opened15 Sept 2025
Closes15 Mar 2026
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Some children may be waiting over three years for autism assessments. Delays rob them of vital early support.

We are calling on the Government to: Legislate a maximum 6-month waiting time for autism diagnosis. Allocate dedicated funding to clear the backlog. We think needless delays damage education, mental health, and future prospects.

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Ashley Dalton
1Ashley Dalton MP
West Lancashire
52
Bill Esterson
2Bill Esterson MP
Sefton Central
9
Peter Dowd
3Peter Dowd MP
Bootle
8
Dame Karen Bradley
4Dame Karen Bradley MP
Staffordshire Moorlands
8
Sarah Russell
5Sarah Russell MP
Congleton
4
Yuan Yang
6Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
4
Dan Carden
7Dan Carden MP
Liverpool Walton
4
Patrick Hurley
8Patrick Hurley MP
Southport
4
Lisa Nandy
9Lisa Nandy MP
Wigan
4
Sir Christopher Chope
10Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
3
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