Autism assessment waiting list at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, June 2026
8,680 people were waiting for an autism assessment at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in June 2026 (NHS England). Of those waiting over 13 weeks, 4% had a first appointment within 13 weeks.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,680 | 4% | 260 | |
| 8,710 | 4% | 305 | |
| 8,675 | 4% | 305 | |
| 8,635 | 4% | 405 | |
| 8,520 | 5% | 330 | |
| 8,470 | 5% | 315 | |
| 8,430 | 5% | 425 | |
| 8,240 | 5% | 320 | |
| 8,220 | 5% | 365 | |
| 8,210 | 5% | 320 | |
| 8,180 | 6% | 205 | |
| 8,310 | 6% | 655 |
- 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.
Latest quarterly: NHS England, . Data checked .