Policy papers and consultations

We want to know if you think the guidance for training on learning disability and autism is good enough. This guidance is called a code of practice.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 4 September 2023

This consultation considers the draft code and if it gives CQC registered providers the guidance needed to meet the legislative requirement to ensure all staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to t…

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 4 September 2023

• Oliver McGowan draft code of practice on statutory learning disability and autism training

  Ministerial foreword The introduction of the requirement for learning…

The government’s national strategy for improving the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England, and implementation plan for 2021 to 2022.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 22 July 2021

• The national strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026

  Foreword from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care As a…

• Autism strategy implementation plan: 2021 to 2022 (Annex A)

  Monitoring the implementation of ‘the national strategy for autistic…

The government wants to hear from autistic people, their families and their carers about their experiences of care and support.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 21 July 2021

We're seeking views on reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention for children and young people.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 27 June 2019

How DHSC and other organisations monitor the updates to the progress of the autism strategy.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 25 July 2018

A progress report on the strategy for adults with autism, 'Think Autism', and new actions needed to help local areas implement the strategy.

• From: Department for Education and 6 others
• Updated: 14 January 2016