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Adults with Autism Bill

To impose duties upon the Secretary of State and certain organisations involved in health and social care in respect of support for people aged 18 and over with autism; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 December 2008

In Plain English

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The Adults with Autism Bill would require the government and certain health and social care organisations to provide better support for adults aged 18 and over with autism. It sets out duties and related provisions to improve access to services, co-ordinate care, and address connected purposes.

Key Points

Imposes statutory duties on the Secretary of State and certain health and social care organisations to support adults aged 18 and over with autism.
Applies to services delivered by health and social care bodies (including NHS organisations and local authorities).
Aims to improve access to services and the co-ordination of care for autistic adults.
Includes provisions for related or connected purposes to support these duties.
Currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at its second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage and then to further readings, subject to parliamentary progress.

Who is affected?

Adults aged 18 and over with autismTheir families and carersNHS bodies and other health organisationsLocal authorities and social care providersOrganisations involved in health and social care that would be covered by the new duties

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Parliamentary Votes (0)

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