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1341374

registered interest
date	28/06/2021
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Autism: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of covid-19 lockdowns on diagnosing autism in (a) toddlers and (b) school age children.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Sir Mark Hendrick
uin	23075
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2021 answer text <p>No specific assessment has been made.</p><p>In 2021/2022 we are investing £7 million to help local systems improve their diagnostic pathways and address any backlogs. In addition, we are providing £3.5 million to support children while they await diagnostic assessments.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 06/07/2021 16:27:40 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

1252610

registered interest
date	17/11/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Autism: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that Government information on covid-19 is communicated effectively to people with autism.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	116553
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/11/2020 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to PQs <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-10-30/109552" target="_blank">109552</a>, <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-10-21/107140" target="_blank">107140 </a>and <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2020-10-21/107140" target="_blank">907859</a>.</p><p>We have an ongoing programme of engagement designed to reach vulnerable audiences and those who are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>COVID-19 guidance is available across multiple channels in a range of alternative formats, and can be found through the <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> accessibility statement. We have supported third parties and local support networks to deliver more detailed information for bespoke enquiries. For example, when the wearing of face coverings became mandatory for certain indoor environments, the Government produced and shared new communications to aid public understanding of groups who might be exempt. These measures were taken to ensure appropriate enforcement of regulations and to mitigate potential abuse of disabled people for perceived non-compliance.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 24/11/2020 17:35:58 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1244559

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Autism: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that autistic adults who need a social care assessment are able to receive one during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Peterborough
tabling member printed	Paul Bristow
uin	105576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/03/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the significant impact that the pandemic has had on autistic people including those who normally receive social care in the community. We have enabled access to the National Health Service volunteer responder scheme, developed tailored guidance for autistic people, informed by stakeholders, and funded autism and learning disability charities with more than £1 million to provide support.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately grouped question UIN 105577 question first answered 29/03/2021 00:36:08 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4792 label Biography information for Paul Bristow

1244560

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Autism: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support his Department is providing to autistic adults during the covid-19 outbreak who normally receive social care in the community.
tabling member constituency	Peterborough
tabling member printed	Paul Bristow
uin	105577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/03/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the significant impact that the pandemic has had on autistic people including those who normally receive social care in the community. We have enabled access to the National Health Service volunteer responder scheme, developed tailored guidance for autistic people, informed by stakeholders, and funded autism and learning disability charities with more than £1 million to provide support.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately grouped question UIN 105576 question first answered 29/03/2021 00:36:09 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4792 label Biography information for Paul Bristow

1226891

registered interest
date	21/07/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Autism: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the effect of lockdown on the wellbeing of people with autism; and what steps the Government plans to take to meet the needs of people with autism over the coming months during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Upper Bann
tabling member printed	Carla Lockhart
uin	77854
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2020 answer text <p>The Government recognises that social distancing and self-isolation are likely to increase the risk of loneliness and mental health issues for everyone, including for autistic people and their families and carers.</p><p>We have provided funding to and are working with a range of charities to boost their online and helpline capacity so that they are able to provide advice, support and signposting to services to a greater number of autistic people and their parents and family carers.</p><p>We have commissioned research to improve our understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on autistic people and their families as a result of the pandemic and we are identifying any new actions that could be included in the refreshed autism strategy in response to the pandemic.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 06/09/2020 16:30:11 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	4857 label Biography information for Carla Lockhart

1204373

registered interest
date	16/06/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Autism: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support his Department provides to parents of autistic children who are unable to access childcare during the covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
tabling member printed	Emma Hardy
uin	59879
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2020 answer text <p>The government recognises the significant challenges the COVID-19 outbreak has presented for autistic children and young people, and their families.</p><p>From 1 June, early years providers, including childminders, have been able to welcome back children of all ages.</p><p>For school age children, from the week commencing 1 June, we have asked primary schools to welcome back children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6, alongside priority groups. This includes children and young people with an education, health and care (EHC) plan who are not already attending, according to individual risk assessment. We have also asked special schools to work towards a phased return of more children and young people, without a focus on specific year groups and informed by risk assessments.</p><p>We are asking local authorities and education settings, working in partnership with parents, carers and young people, to maintain risk assessments for children and young people with EHC plans who are remaining at home. These assessments help inform decisions about the support children and young people should receive, noting that circumstances, such as the child’s and family’s needs and wellbeing, may change. Our latest guidance on supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to return to school or college is available here:<br> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-send-risk-assessment-guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-send-risk-assessment-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-send-risk-assessment-guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-send-risk-assessment-guidance</a>.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 23/06/2020 15:42:24 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
tabling member	4645 label Biography information for Emma Hardy

1189012

registered interest
date	21/04/2020
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Autism: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support autistic people and their families during the covid-19 lockdown.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	38425
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/05/2020 answer text <p>We recognise the challenges that autistic people and their families face as a result of the response to COVID-19, including, for example, the disruption to their usual activities. We are working with stakeholders and charities to ensure that autistic people and their families are supported appropriately during the pandemic. For example, through the development of autism specific guidance and access to online support and social groups. Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak</a></p><p> </p><p>The Guidance includes information about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people with learning difficulties and/or autism.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 05/05/2020 13:33:50 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman