Autism: Diagnosis
Commons · Question 124552 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 12 March 2026 to Question 114810 Neurodiversity: Mental Health Services, what weight was given to the autism assessment cost data in the Realist evaluation of Autism Servi
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Answered by Karin Smyth, 20 Apr 2026
The Realist evaluation of Autism ServiCe Delivery (RE-ASCeD) paper was considered as part of the development of guide prices for 2026/27. Specifically, the amount of professional time linked to an average assessment and the evidence of increased cost for ...