Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Set a 6 month waiting time for autism diagnosis & increase funding
Closed
239 signatures
What the petition asks
Some children may be waiting over three years for autism assessments. Delays rob them of vital early support.
We are calling on the Government to:
Legislate a maximum 6-month waiting time for autism diagnosis.
Allocate dedicated funding to clear the backlog.
We think needless delays damage education, mental health, and future prospects.
Legislate a maximum 6-month waiting time for autism diagnosis.
Allocate dedicated funding to clear the backlog.
We think needless delays damage education, mental health, and future prospects.
Timeline
| 15 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
239
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
15 Sep 2025
Closed
15 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.