Autism: Social Services
Lords · Question HL9027 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Wigley
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the proportion of young people in England who (1) have autism, and (2) entered adulthood during the last 12 months, who were issued with a transition plan as they moved from the care of child
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 9 Jul 2025
It is the responsibility of local authorities to carry out an assessment when it seems that a young person is likely to need care and support into adulthood.We are working closely with the Department for Education and other partners to understand the diff...