Autism assessment waiting list in West and North London, June 2026

6,845 people in West and North London had an open autism assessment referral in June 2026, and 14% of those waiting over 13 weeks had a first appointment within 13 weeks (NHS England). Children: 2,165. Adults: 4,685.

In crisis now: NHS 111 (option 2 for mental health) or 999.

Last 12 months

MonthWaitingSeen within 13 weeksReferred that month
6,84514%690
6,63515%810
6,26515%935
  • 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.
  • West and North London was formed in April 2026; earlier months were published for the previous NHS areas.

Providers here

Right to choose here

Right to choose in West and North 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 .

Council areas in West and North London