He went on: “It is the 21st century and with today’s technology, we can share information and good practice in a split second. What we must do is make sure that the best practice, which currently exists in pockets of England, becomes standard across the country. No matter where a person with autism or a learning disability lives – whether it’s Cornwall or Cumbria – they need to know they are guaranteed the same level of access to mental health services as everyone else in their community.”