Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced a recurrent £3m a year to support autism services in Wales.
This was published under the 2016 to 2021 administration of the Welsh Government
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 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.