Psychiatric Hospitals: Autism

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with (a) the National Autistic Society and (b) other autism charities on (i) mental health reform and (ii) the detention of autistic people in mental health hospitals.

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1. 16 October 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with (a) the National Autistic Society and (b) other autism charities on (i) mental health reform and (ii) the detention of autistic people in mental health hospitals.

   Source: Commons

2. 24 October 2024

   Answer

   On 17 July 2024, the King’s Speech set out the Government’s commitment to modernise the Mental Health Act. Department officials are now working to prepare the Mental Health Bill for introduction when parliamentary time allows.As part of the Department’s p...

   Source: Written answer

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