Neurodiversity

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch North Lincolnshire received feedback that support with mental health for neurodiverse individuals was lacking in the local area. Services were difficult to source and waiting times for a diagnosis for autism were extremely long.  They undertook a survey to find out more.  33 people responded.

There is a lack of mental health support for neurodiverse people in North Lincolnshire, this includes those who are awaiting a diagnosis, and those who are already diagnosed. There is a lack of commissioned services for Neurodiverse people in North Lincolnshire. This has had a significant impact on their daily living experiences.

The report contains three recommendations on commissioning services for the local population.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch North Lincolnshire
Publication date
Key themes
Access to services
Health inequality
Referrals
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Services for people with Autism/on the Autism spectrum

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
33
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