If you are waiting for an autism assessment, or you have been diagnosed and are waiting for support, we want to hear from you. We are also seeking feedback from health and care professionals who provide services and mental health support to people with autism, and those providing unpaid care, including family, friends and volunteer support workers.
The aim is to understand the current support available in Wolverhampton and to identify areas for improvement to enhance people’s mental health and wellbeing while they are waiting to get the care they need.
Stacey Lewis, Healthwatch Wolverhampton Manger, explained why your feedback matters: “Early diagnosis and support for autism and mental health issues can prevent escalation and crisis, but we know waiting times are increasing as demand for services grows. We will share your feedback and our recommendations for change with those responsible for developing Wolverhampton’s new autism services strategy, including the Wolverhampton Autism Board, Black Country Health Care (Black Country mental health provider), Black Country Integrated Care Board, and One Wolverhampton. We will use what we learn from you to help them understand how to improve mental health support for people with autism.”