Petitions/Create a National Strategy for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (CAS)
StatusClosed
Opened15 Sept 2025
Closes15 Mar 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We want the Government to create and fund a National Strategy for CAS, which should include: - Increase education of CAS. - Set up and fund a working group of experts and families to advise Government. - Create a strategy across health and education sectors, similar to autism and dyslexia.

CAS is a rare but serious speech disorder. We believe that without early, specialist support, children can struggle to develop speech, be understood, and access education. Right now, there is no national strategy or pathway for CAS in the UK. We believe families face long waits, inconsistent services, and a postcode lottery of support. We think a National CAS Strategy could mean children get the timely assessment, therapy, and support they need to communicate and thrive.

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Fred Thomas
1Fred Thomas MP
Plymouth Moor View
15
Rebecca Smith
2Rebecca Smith MP
South West Devon
8
Monica Harding
3Monica Harding MP
Esher and Walton
7
Lisa Smart
4Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
6
Mr Paul Foster
5Mr Paul Foster MP
South Ribble
6
Matt Rodda
6Matt Rodda MP
Reading Central
4
Steve Witherden
7Steve Witherden MP
Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
4
Ruth Cadbury
8Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
3
Karin Smyth
9Karin Smyth MP
Bristol South
3
Neil O'Brien
10Neil O'Brien MP
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
3