Review availability and speed of access to Right to Choose autism assessments

Across England, there are reports that families are being told that Right to Choose autism and ADHD assessments are being restricted or paused by Integrated Care Boards. Some children already on waiting lists face long or indefinite delays. Without assessment, they cannot access support in education or evidence for DLA, leaving families without help. We believe this is undermining the Right to Choose system as it delays early intervention, risking long-term harm to children’s development and mental health.