Autism policy and services: Health and social care
Autistic people experience health inequalities. This briefing describes government and NHS policy on health and social care for autistic people.

On 17 January 2019 there will be a Backbench Business debate on children’s social care in England. This will take place in the main Commons Chamber.
Children's social care in England (576 KB , PDF)
This Commons Library debate pack provides an overview of the legal and policy framework for children’s social care in England, and the key challenges facing local authority children’s social care services.
It provides a selection of news articles and sector comment on the topic, together with parliamentary material and links to independent research and reports.
Children's social care in England (576 KB , PDF)
Autistic people experience health inequalities. This briefing describes government and NHS policy on health and social care for autistic people.
Information on The Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill 2024-25, which is listed for Commons second reading on 28 March 2025
Information on the bill's second reading and committee stage in the Commons