Public Sector: Autism
Commons · Question 49350 · Tabled 30 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 6 May 2025
Question
Asked by Mary Glindon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the inclusivity of public services for autistic people.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 6 May 2025
From 1 July 2022, service providers registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are required to ensure their staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role, as set out in the Health and Care Act 2022. To support this...