Health board’s decision to axe autism assessment unit criticised

NHS Forth Valley says the services will be redesigned.

Tara Fitzpatrick

People waiting on an autism diagnosis are criticising NHS Forth Valley for axing its adult autism assessment unit, saying it leaves vulnerable people without NHS support.

The health board says the services will be redesigned.

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