Are you autistic? Share your views on GP services

News - 18 May 2023

We want to make sure that autistic people are supported in their access and experience of GP services. If you’re autistic, we’d love to hear your thoughts about what your GP practice is doing well and where it could improve to better meet your needs.
Autism survey

Autistic people are more likely to have a negative experience of contacting and visiting their GP practice and often face additional barriers to appropriate and timely healthcare. This can be due to a range of factors and GP practices are required to accommodate autistic people’s individual needs through reasonable adjustments.

Share your thoughts:

We want to hear from autistic people living in Hertfordshire. If you’re autistic, please complete this survey to share your thoughts.

The survey will close on Monday 17th July.

If you need the survey in a different format, or would like to share your views in another way, please contact us by:

Calling 01707 275978

Emailing info@healthwatchhertfordshire.co.uk

Completing our online webform

If you’re a parent or carer of an autistic child or adult and would also like to share your views, please email miriam.blom-smith@healthwatchhertfordshire.co.uk or call 07964 560327.

How will sharing my views make a difference?

The information we collect through the survey will be used to inform and support local GP practices to become more autism friendly and improve care for autistic people.

How will my information be used?

For information on how we use and share information from the public, please see our privacy statement or contact us on the details above. 

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