Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund Improved Diagnosis Pathways For Neurodivergence

Closed 165 signatures

What the petition asks

We are asking for funding to improve diagnosis pathways for neurodivergence.

This includes ausistic spectrum disorder (ASD), attention defeceit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, tourette's syndrome, all personality disorders and more.
The diagnosis pathway for any neurodivergence is essential for ensuring appropriate and effective courses of treatment in most cases.

However, the time it currently takes to get a formal diagnosis can be many months, or even several years. This lost time affects the neurodiverse population's mental health, productivity and safety.

The provision of funding for improved diagnosis pathways would be an important first step towards addressing this.

Timeline

13 Jan 2023 Petition opened for signatures
13 Jul 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 165
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 13 Jan 2023
Closed 13 Jul 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.