Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Review suitability of NHS mental health services for Neurodivergent people

Open for signatures 308 signatures

What the petition asks

At present, I believe people with Autism, ADHD and other Neurodivergent conditions do not receive appropriate Mental Health treatment and care they need and deserve through NHS Mental Health services. All NHS Mental Health services must be suitable for Neurodivergent people.
I believe NHS Mental Health services are not fit for purpose for Neurodivergent people. Treatment methods are inadequate for many Neurodivergent people due to some not recognising that Mental Health issues affect Neurodivergent people differently to non Neurodivergent people. Many Neurodivergent people find CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) doesn’t work for them and have to go to private mental health support. There must always be reasonable adjustments to treatment.

Timeline

23 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 308
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 23 Feb 2026

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