The 3 Parent Carer Forums across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire respond to the recently announced changes that narrow the referral criteria for children and young people to obtain an Autism diagnosis.

Health services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) have recently announced that they are implementing changes to the referral criteria for children and young people to obtain an Autism diagnosis. Sirona have provided information for those affected.

March 2022

This position statement has been written to share with our community and to update you regarding our involvement with the revision of top-up funding for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP).