A North Belfast mum of two autistic children has expressed her frustration that vital legislation to support those with autism is in jeopardy in the absence of an agreed budget.
Alana Patterson was responding to news that the implementation of the new autism legislation may be delayed, due to funding issues, which she says is devastating for autistic people and their families.
The Department of Health has warned that Northern Ireland's under-pressure health service is facing a minimum £300 million black hole in the coming year.
