Speeches by Coleman.

“They are turned away because they are neurodivergent? Why? What do you mean?”

“Some of the things you have said are to do with money and some are to do with processes. Let’s assume there is no money. We keep opening the cupboard, since we got in, and there is no money anywhere. It is an absolute nightmare. It will come as a great surprise to you, of course. Let’s say we have not got a lot of mone…”

“Okay, that’s fair enough. It is a good, honest answer. I will come back to you. Jolanta.”

“Thank you, Chair. We have heard a lot about the assessment and diagnosis process not being adequate, so we do not want business as usual. It is good to have you all making these strong points. What are the big things we need to do to change the assessment and diagnosis process—bang, bang?”

“Quickly, what do you mean by innovation and holistic pathways?”

“Is that a charitable service?”

“Not public sector. And is it commissioned?”

“Right, okay—that was “bang.” That was sharp. Thank you. Henry.”

“And a teacher training or teacher support issue.”

“Right, Henry, and then I will come back to Anna.”

“Because GPs are not trained, they don’t feel competent in the area?”

“People have noticed, but thank you.”

“I notice that the Bristol ICB referral criteria for health and social care brought in a new approach in 2023 which was not developed with the people affected. Maybe that is wrong and I will be corrected later. Is that correct? There are people nodding and shaking heads on the other side of the room. It strikes me that,…”

“Thank you very much.”

“We have reached a really interesting point. To take that last point, Professor Thapar, you are coming up with your report soon. The 10-year plan is almost upon us. Will you look at what it says about the things that you have just raised and make a specific comment in your report on the 10-year plan once it comes out?”

“Absolutely. I appreciate that. It is very helpful. I am sure the Government found it very helpful. If what comes out, particularly when it comes to the new neighbourhood health approach, is not, you think, going to sufficiently respond to the need that you have identified, or the approach that you have identified, woul…”

“Thank you, that is really helpful. Coming back to the ICBs, what I am hearing, which is perhaps reflected in the experience of people in the Committee who have been involved in ICBs in previous lives, is that they are very health-driven. The talk about them being a partnership between health, other partners and local a…”

“Would it be part of your ideal national framework?”

“Thank you. That is very helpful. Mr Ginns.”

“Who have you been talking to?”