ADHD and Autism: Diagnosis
Commons · Question 17321 · 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, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the number of ADHD and autism assessments resulting in a) misdiagnosis and b) no conclusion on long-term costs to the health budget.
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...