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Autism referral and waiting-time statistics

Suspected-autism referral pathways, first care contacts and the gaps in published coverage.

What does the published England picture show?

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

17,509 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

June 2026 · England

Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month

7,584 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

June 2026 · England

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England figures at a glance

June 2026 England

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

17,509 referrals

17,509 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month

7,584 referrals

7,584 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 18 and over in the month

9,887 referrals

9,887 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 18 and over in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals for those aged 18 and over in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of closed suspected autism referrals in the month

13,492 referrals

13,492 referrals was reported for “Number of closed suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of closed suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

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June 2026 England

Number of closed suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month

7,837 referrals

7,837 referrals was reported for “Number of closed suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of closed suspected autism referrals for those aged 0 to 17 in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of closed suspected autism referrals for those aged 18 and over in the month

5,655 referrals

5,655 referrals was reported for “Number of closed suspected autism referrals for those aged 18 and over in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of closed suspected autism referrals for those aged 18 and over in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

294,792 patients

294,792 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks

256,017 patients

256,017 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month

159,211 patients

159,211 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks

143,251 patients

143,251 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month

135,826 patients

135,826 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks

112,867 patients

112,867 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population

521.8 patients

521.8 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population

453.2 patients

453.2 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population

1,352.2 patients

1,352.2 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population

1,216.6 patients

1,216.6 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population

303.8 patients

303.8 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month per 100,000 of the population

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population

252.4 patients

252.4 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks per 100,000 of the population

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less

9,833 patients

9,833 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks

32,760 patients

32,760 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded

214,918 patients

214,918 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less

5,655 patients

5,655 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less

4,179 patients

4,179 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment in 13 weeks or less

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks

22,955 patients

22,955 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded

115,650 patients

115,650 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks

9,805 patients

9,805 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks receiving a first appointment after more than 13 weeks

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded

99,338 patients

99,338 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral in the month that has been open for at least 13 weeks that have not had a care contact appointment recorded

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month

12,849 patients

12,849 patients was reported for “Number of patients which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month

7,860 patients

7,860 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month

4,989 patients

4,989 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over which have an open suspected autism referral in the month receiving at least one care contact in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month

3,149 patients

3,149 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month

1,128 patients

1,128 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month

2,021 patients

2,021 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving an autism diagnosis in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis

134 patients

134 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis

79 patients

79 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis

55 patients

55 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving a Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis in the month that is not an autism diagnosis

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month

344 patients

344 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month

237 patients

237 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 England

Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month

107 patients

107 patients was reported for “Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral receiving a non-Mental and Behavioural disorder diagnosis recorded in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 England

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

182 days

182 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 England

Median waiting time in days of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

424 days

424 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 England

Median waiting time in days of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

91 days

91 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 England

Number of open referrals of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

21,282 referrals

21,282 referrals was reported for “Number of open referrals of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of open referrals of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 England

Number of open referrals of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

9,852 referrals

9,852 referrals was reported for “Number of open referrals of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of open referrals of patients aged 0 to 17 with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 England

Number of open referrals of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

11,430 referrals

11,430 referrals was reported for “Number of open referrals of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of open referrals of patients aged 18 and over with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

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NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

1,040 referrals

1,040 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

24,915 patients

24,915 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

746 days

746 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QOP. Autism statistics

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NHS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

620 referrals

620 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

8,640 patients

8,640 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

4 days

4 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QRL. Autism statistics

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NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

140 referrals

140 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

760 patients

760 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

97 days

97 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QGH. Autism statistics

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NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

850 referrals

850 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

11,005 patients

11,005 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

370 days

370 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QOQ. Autism statistics

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NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

280 referrals

280 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

5,970 patients

5,970 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

313 days

313 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QKS. Autism statistics

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NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

310 referrals

310 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

3,605 patients

3,605 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

74 days

74 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QE1. Autism statistics

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NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

245 referrals

245 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

2,885 patients

2,885 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

141 days

141 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QK1. Autism statistics

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NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

185 referrals

185 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

3,075 patients

3,075 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

551 days

551 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QJM. Autism statistics

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NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

360 referrals

360 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

6,305 patients

6,305 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

103 days

103 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: T6Y0W. Autism statistics

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NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

1,255 referrals

1,255 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

27,955 patients

27,955 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

241 days

241 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QHM. Autism statistics

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NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

330 referrals

330 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

3,825 patients

3,825 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

144 days

144 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QMF. Autism statistics

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NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

205 referrals

205 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

7,160 patients

7,160 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

533 days

533 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QPM. Autism statistics

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NHS NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

180 referrals

180 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

4,050 patients

4,050 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

706 days

706 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QT1. Autism statistics

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NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

225 referrals

225 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

1,820 patients

1,820 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

47 days

47 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QOC. Autism statistics

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NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

300 referrals

300 referrals was reported for “Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of new suspected autism referrals in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

June 2026 Integrated care board

Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

7,325 patients

7,325 patients was reported for “Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Number of patients with an open suspected autism referral in the month

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

April–June 2026 Integrated care board

Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

1,130 days

1,130 days was reported for “Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter”. MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures.

Definition and source

Published measure: Median waiting time in days of patients with an open suspected autism referral where their first care contact was in the quarter

MHSDS suspected-autism referral measures. Community paediatric assessments reported through CSDS are not included; this is incomplete pathway coverage. First care contact does not mean assessment completion or diagnosis. Referrals and patients are different counts. Small counts are suppressed/rounded; no subtraction or sum is used to reconstruct them. Source reporting status: Latest Available Data. Check source data-quality comments before comparing providers.

Autism statistics · Coverage and method

Reporting organisation and source

Publisher code: QSL. Autism statistics

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