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Written question asked by Dan Norris (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Social Services: Autism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the development of the National Care Service meets the needs of autistic adults who require long-term social care support.

Answer

On 29 July, the Prime Minister set out his objectives to reform the social care system, and brought forward the timetable for Baroness Casey’s commission to inform that reform programme. More information is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-sets-out-new-path-to-fix-social-care-together-29-july-2026

All aspects of the current system will be reviewed as part of that process, and we will continue to update Parliament on a regular basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19793
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Autism Social services Vulnerable adults
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk