Autism assessment waiting list in Essex, June 2026
1,460 people in Essex had an open autism assessment referral in June 2026, and 2% of those waiting over 13 weeks had a first appointment within 13 weeks (NHS England). Children: 250. Adults: 1,210.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,460 | 2% | 350 | |
| 1,915 | 13% | 275 | |
| 1,565 | 16% | 270 |
- 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.
- Essex was formed in April 2026; earlier months were published for the previous NHS areas.
Providers here
- Barnardos Link Service: 10 waiting.
- Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust: Not published waiting.
Right to choose here
Right to choose in Essex: 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 .