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<p>The Government is committed to improving how care and support is provided for autistic
people, including for autistic children and young people. We are reviewing our autism
strategy to ensure it remains fit for purpose, and working closely with the Department
for Education, we are extending the scope of the strategy to include children. The
refreshed ‘all age’ autism strategy is due to be published by the end of this year.</p><p>It
is essential that autistic children get the right care and support, in the right setting
and at the right time to meet their needs. Under the Children and Families Act 2014,
health, education and social care providers must work together to make this happen.</p><p>Autistic
children should only be admitted to hospital where absolutely necessary, for assessment
and treatment of their needs and for as short a time as possible. The Long Term Plan
for the National Health Service in England continues the work begun in 2015 to implement
the ‘Building the Right Support’ plan by building capacity and services in the community
in order to reduce reliance on inpatient care for people with a learning disability,
and for autistic people.</p>
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