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National Autism Strategy

Wednesday 13 January 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister is working across Government to develop an all-age autism strategy to address inequalities faced by autistic people and their families.
  • Strategy aims to publish in spring.
  • Work includes reviewing the Mental Health Act 2010 to ensure sensitive treatment of people with autism in mental health services.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kerry McCarthy Lab Bristol East
NHS
Context

The MP is concerned about the development and implementation of an effective all-age autism strategy.

Question

What recent discussions has she had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the development of the new national autism strategy?

Answer from Helen Whately

We are working across Government to develop an impactful all-age autism strategy, which will set out specific actions to address the inequalities that autistic people and their families face. We aim to publish the strategy in the spring.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide details of recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

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Q2 Kerry McCarthy Lab Bristol East
Mental Health
Context

A Care Quality Commission report from October last year highlighted significant issues for people with autism and learning disabilities in mental health facilities.

Question

What work is the Minister doing, particularly regarding the review of the Mental Health Act 2010, to ensure that people with autism are treated sensitively when they encounter mental health services?

Answer from Helen Whately

We will take action based on the report that highlighted serious findings. We are working on the Transforming Care agenda and reform of the Mental Health Act, which aims to prevent inappropriate detention beyond 28 days for assessment.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not specify concrete actions or timelines related to the CQC report findings.

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