Autistic people left in mental health hospitals for years, research shows

Over 1,000 autistic people and people with learning disabilities have spent at least two years in mental health hospitals in England, according to a new report. Figures for June 2026 show 2,150 people were in mental health hospitals, including 320 who had been there for more than a decade. Published by the Centre for Mental … Continue reading Autistic people left in mental health hospitals for years, research shows