Autism assessment waiting list in Thames Valley, June 2026
11,340 people in Thames Valley had an open autism assessment referral in June 2026, and 1% of those waiting over 13 weeks had a first appointment within 13 weeks (NHS England). Children: 7,745. Adults: 3,595.
In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.
Last 12 months
| Month | Waiting | Seen within 13 weeks | Referred that month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,340 | 1% | 640 | |
| 11,505 | 1% | 590 | |
| 11,250 | 1% | 650 |
- 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.
- Thames Valley was formed in April 2026; earlier months were published for the previous NHS areas.
Providers here
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: 7,035 waiting, 0% seen within 13 weeks.
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust: 2,480 waiting, 2% seen within 13 weeks.
- Solutions4Health Ltd: 20 waiting.
Right to choose here
Right to choose in Thames Valley: 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 .