Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund an NHS fast-track route for ADHD/autism diagnosis, care, and treatment
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78 signatures
What the petition asks
Fund a fast-track route in the NHS to end years-long waits for ADHD and autism care. Guarantee fast diagnosis, timely treatment, and fair NHS access so patients aren’t denied prescriptions after private diagnosis. Stop the postcode inequality and fix a system that is failing thousands.
We believe people with ADHD and autism are being failed by a system that delays diagnosis for years, worsening mental health, education, and employment outcomes. Even after diagnosis, access to treatment is often slow or blocked, especially when GPs refuse shared care. This creates inequality and forces people to pay privately or go without help. Reform is needed to ensure timely, fair, and consistent care for all.
Timeline
| 24 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
78
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
24 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.