Norfolk Autism scoping paperMENTAL HEALTH

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Healthwatch Norfolk undertook some scoping research into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ASD services within Norfolk to form an understanding of Autism services and identify any areas of concern or gaps across services. Services for people with ASD has been identified as one of the three Healthwatch Norfolk ‘priority projects’ for the financial year 2017-2018.

The paper identifies three clear themes that would be used to guide and shape Healthwatch Norfolk’s future work Firstly, is the need to focus on children, parents, carers and families. It appears that currently across Norfolk there is no funding set aside for Autism services which highlights challenges commissioners face in developing services. There is a gap in provision of services for adults with autism, with one ASN service for adults with Asperger Syndrome to access for information and diagnosis.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Norfolk
Publication date
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Access to services
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
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
General Practice (GP)
Other

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
0
Pregnancy/maternity
N/A
Types of disabilities
Mental health condition
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