Tuesday 24 Sep 2019 @ 11:05
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Extra £3m a year for Autism services in Wales

Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced a recurrent £3m a year to support autism services in Wales.

Mr Gething said the money will be used to continue to fund autism services after the initial £13m funding for the Integrated Autism Service pilots ends in 2021. He also announced plans for a demand and capacity review ensure autism and neurodevelopmental services are sustainable in the long term.

The Minister yesterday said:

The integrated autism service is raising awareness of autism across Wales, improving access to assessment and diagnosis and putting in place additional specialist support in every region.

The money I am announcing today will ensure that our commitment to improving autism services is fulfilled in the long term. Alongside this I am commissioning a review ensure that services are meeting people’s needs and the money is being invested where it’s needed.

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