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Update (Feb2026): Changes in How Children and Young People are Reviewed and Assessed for Autism and ADHD in Greater Manchester

You may have heard about changes that are happening to our assessment pathways for Autism and ADHD in Greater Manchester. We recently shared a document from NHS Greater Manchester, but many people asked for more clarity around whether everyone will receive an assessment, and

Social Communication Pathway Coffee Morning for Parents and Carers

This session is a relaxed opportunity to speak with the MPCF and autism navigator teams for community signposting, peer-to-peer support, and to share your views about what you want from the Social Communication Pathway's needs-led service. There will be a craft activity running in the

Neurodiversity Pathway Engagement Session (Online)

Manchester is introducing a new pathway for assessing ADHD and autism - and we would love to hear your thoughts!

Neurodiversity Pathway Engagement Session

Manchester is introducing a new pathway for assessing ADHD and autism - and we would love to hear your thoughts!

Changes in How Children and Young People are Reviewed and Assessed for Autism and ADHD in Greater Manchester

There's an updated version of this NHS Greater Manchester document that was released in February 2026. Please visit our Neurodevelopmental Pathway page to read the latest updates on the changes to the ADHD and autism assessment pathways. We have received communications from NHS