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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

Patients facing 16-year wait for autism tests as MPs say waiting times must fall

Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran said increased funding for the Department for Health and Social Care was ‘incredibly welcome’ but added the public expected changes (Aaron Chown/AP) - (PA Archive)

A woman awaiting an autism assessment was given a waiting time of at least 16 years, MPs were told, as they said extra money for the NHS must lead to improvements in care and waiting times.

There were also calls from the Labour benches to ensure the Casey Commission into social care did not fundamentally delay a permanent solution for care as the Commons debated health spending on Wednesday.

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