ADHD and Autism: Diagnosis
Commons · Question 17320 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure assessments for autism and ADHD are a) conclusive, and b) do not result in misdiagnosis.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 16 Jul 2026
The Government is committed to supporting people to have equitable access to safe, effective, and high-quality autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment services, irrespective of their service provider. We recognise that, natio...