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ADHD and Autism: Patient Choice Schemes

Commons · Question 17323 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 20 Jul 2026

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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 merits of introducing a dual-tier NHS Right to Choose Tariff for ADHD and autism assessments that distinguishes between straightforward and complex ca

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Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 20 Jul 2026

The 2026/27 NHS Payment Scheme was published on 26 March 2026 and came into effect from 1 April 2026. The scheme governs transactions between providers and commissioners of secondary healthcare. The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and auti...