How can mental health support be improved for adults with autism in Wolverhampton?
If you are waiting for an autism assessment, or you have been diagnosed and are waiting for support, we want to hear from you. We are also seeking feedback from health and care professionals who provide services and mental health support to people with autism, and those providing unpaid care, including family, friends and volunteer support workers.
The aim is to understand the current support available in Wolverhampton and to identify areas for improvement to enhance people's mental health and wellbeing while they are waiting to get the care they need.
Stacey Lewis, Healthwatch Wolverhampton Manger, explained why your feedback matters: "Early diagnosis and support for autism and mental health issues can prevent escalation and crisis, but we know waiting times are increasing as demand for services grows. We will share your feedback and our recommendations for change with those responsible for developing Wolverhampton's new autism services strategy, including the Wolverhampton Autism Board, Black Country Health Care (Black Country mental health provider), Black Country Integrated Care Board, and One Wolverhampton. We will use what we learn from you to help them understand how to improve mental health support for people with autism."
How to share your views:
- Complete our short, confidential online survey [survey closed on 4 March 2024]
- Request a paper copy of the survey or share your views over the phone:
Freephone 0800 246 5018 (9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) - Contact us if you are involved in a local community group or autism support group and you want them to visit to talk to people face-to-face, or if you need information in a different format.
We will report on our findings in early Summer 2024.
