NHS (National Health Service)

What it means

The UK's publicly funded healthcare system. Provides autism diagnosis and many therapy services in the UK, typically through CAMHS or community paediatric teams.

Term details

Category: government

Regional use: uk

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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