Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund more reasonable adjustments in NHS primary care for autistic people

Open for signatures 98 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to provide funding to strengthen and enforce more reasonable adjustments in NHS primary care. This could include flexible appointments, longer consultations, quieter options, remote consultations, and home visits where surgery attendance is not possible.
Many autistic people, including children and adults, face barriers accessing GP services due to sensory environments, rigid appointment systems, and communication difficulties. These barriers can prevent access to essential healthcare. More reasonable adjustments could reduce health inequality.

Timeline

18 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 98
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 18 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.