Autism assessment waiting list in North East London, June 2026
3,825 people in North East London had an open autism assessment referral in June 2026, and 3% of those waiting over 13 weeks had a first appointment within 13 weeks (NHS England). Children: 550. Adults: 3,275.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,825 | 3% | 330 | |
| 3,710 | 4% | 305 | |
| 3,570 | 4% | 310 | |
| 5,785 | 3% | 365 | |
| 5,695 | 3% | 310 | |
| 5,770 | 3% | 310 | |
| 5,725 | 2% | 270 | |
| 5,810 | 2% | 270 | |
| 5,875 | 2% | 305 | |
| 5,810 | 2% | 310 | |
| 5,735 | 2% | 245 | |
| 5,790 | 2% | 365 |
- 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
- East London NHS Foundation Trust: 4,355 waiting, 2% seen within 13 weeks.
- North East London NHS Foundation Trust: 1,550 waiting, 5% seen within 13 weeks.
- Atrom Mindcare Limited: 245 waiting.
- Tower Hamlets Emotional Well-Being Services (Stronger Families): Not published waiting.
Right to choose here
Right to choose in North East London: 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 .