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.

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.