The National Autistic Society has urged government to do more to reduce the number of autistic people sent to mental health units. The charity has welcomed a parliamentary report calling for an end to long term admissions for people with learning difficulties and those on the autism spectrum. NHS figures for 2021 show a 10 per cent rise in autistic patients compared to 2015 despite successive government promises to reduce the numbers through better social care. Last year the government said it would invest £62m in community services and support for discharges from hospitals. Sheffield Live! reporter Baillor Jalloh spoke to Felicity Stephenson of the National Autistic Society.
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