Written questions

Autism: Children

Lords · Question HL954 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Leaman

To ask His Majesty's Government how many children in England received a first diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition in each of the last five years; and of those, how many were subsequently referred to a parenting support programme within (1) three mon

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 1 Jul 2026

An assessment has not been made of the adequacy of the current provision of parenting support programmes in relation to autism. Data on parenting support programmes is not held centrally but may be held locally by integrated care boards (ICBs) and local a...