Autism: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 14557 · Tabled 15 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase the availability of autism support services for adults in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 25 Nov 2024
Integrated care systems (ICSs) are responsible for the planning and delivery of health and care services in their local area, including meeting the needs of autistic people in rural communities. Local priorities are set out in the Integrated Care Strategy...