Autism assessment waiting list in Devon, June 2026
12,275 people in Devon had an open autism assessment referral in June 2026, and 1% of those waiting over 13 weeks had a first appointment within 13 weeks (NHS England). Children: 7,145. Adults: 5,125.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,275 | 1% | 425 | |
| 12,220 | 1% | 375 | |
| 11,850 | 1% | 470 | |
| 12,525 | 1% | 455 | |
| 12,745 | 1% | 370 | |
| 12,730 | 1% | 365 | |
| 12,655 | 1% | 365 | |
| 12,615 | 1% | 350 | |
| 12,630 | 1% | 355 | |
| 12,565 | 1% | 325 | |
| 12,170 | 1% | 265 | |
| 12,495 | 1% | 580 |
- These figures undercount children: many children are assessed by community paediatric services that do not report to this dataset, and some providers miss a month's submission.
Providers here
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust: 9,115 waiting, 0% seen within 13 weeks.
- Livewell Southwest: 1,585 waiting, 4% seen within 13 weeks.
- Held Health Limited: 150 waiting.
Right to choose here
Right to choose in Devon: not yet verified for this area. The legal right applies everywhere in England; local conditions vary.
What to ask your GP
- Which service the referral goes to, and its current wait.
- Whether you can use right to choose for a provider with an NHS contract, and what the local conditions are.
- Whether the practice agrees shared care for medication after a diagnosis (if a GP refuses shared care).
- Which route applies (adult and child routes).
Latest quarterly: NHS England, . Data checked .