Autism assessment waiting list in South East London, June 2026
2,690 people in South East London 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: 295. Adults: 2,400.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,690 | 2% | 270 | |
| 2,600 | 2% | 245 | |
| 2,445 | 2% | 220 | |
| 2,535 | 2% | 220 | |
| 2,380 | 2% | 200 | |
| 2,400 | 2% | 205 | |
| 2,100 | 2% | 205 | |
| 2,050 | 2% | 195 | |
| 2,015 | 1% | 210 | |
| 1,925 | 1% | 205 | |
| 1,895 | 1% | 165 | |
| 1,945 | 2% | 205 |
- 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
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust: 4,150 waiting, 1% seen within 13 weeks.
- Your Patient Choice Limited: 2,725 waiting.
- Groundwork London: Not published waiting.
Right to choose here
Right to choose in South 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 .