Autism assessment waiting list in South West London, June 2026
6,305 people in South West 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: 3,005. Adults: 3,315.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,305 | 3% | 520 | |
| 6,170 | 3% | 485 | |
| 6,010 | 2% | 460 | |
| 6,020 | 3% | 435 | |
| 5,770 | 3% | 390 | |
| 5,450 | 3% | 375 | |
| 5,170 | 3% | 395 | |
| 5,005 | 3% | 375 | |
| 4,560 | 3% | 450 | |
| 4,435 | 3% | 395 | |
| 4,325 | 3% | 325 | |
| 4,380 | 3% | 435 |
- 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 West London and St George'S Mental Health NHS Trust: 2,375 waiting, 5% seen within 13 weeks.
- Your Healthcare: 1,220 waiting, 2% seen within 13 weeks.
- Achieving for Children - Richmond and Kingston: Not published waiting.
Right to choose here
Right to choose in South West 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 .