Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Funding for ASD and ADHD assessments for children within 18 months of referral
Closed
189 signatures
What the petition asks
We think funding should be provided so children have ASD (Autism) and ADHD assessments completed within 18 months from initial referral.
We think children are struggling massively whilst waiting for Autism and ADHD assessments, it may affect their childhood, their family life, their school and social life.
Their parents and siblings may also be massively affected as the wait for these assessments can take years.
We think assessing as early as possible could either rule out or diagnose these conditions, much to the relief of these families and help gain essential support for these struggling children.
Their parents and siblings may also be massively affected as the wait for these assessments can take years.
We think assessing as early as possible could either rule out or diagnose these conditions, much to the relief of these families and help gain essential support for these struggling children.
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
189
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
16 Apr 2025
Closed
16 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.