Autism assessment waiting list in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, June 2026
1,820 people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin had an open autism assessment referral in June 2026, and 11% of those waiting over 13 weeks had a first appointment within 13 weeks (NHS England). Children: 1,235. Adults: 585.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,820 | 11% | 225 | |
| 1,840 | 10% | 170 | |
| 1,765 | 10% | 220 | |
| 1,640 | 11% | 255 | |
| 1,440 | 8% | 205 | |
| 1,320 | 7% | 195 | |
| 1,200 | 5% | 190 | |
| 1,110 | 3% | 170 | |
| 1,060 | 3% | 75 | |
| 1,055 | 4% | 50 | |
| 1,030 | 5% | 35 | |
| 1,040 | 4% | 55 |
- 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.
Right to choose here
Right to choose in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: 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 .