Overview

• Silver Taylor’s family say she twice attempted to take her life by age 11 after schools and the NHS failed to provide timely support despite clear neurodiversity signs.
• A private assessment by Dr Chris Wade found severe expressive language difficulties, and Carmarthenshire council agreed to move her to specialist Alderwasley Hall a week before a tribunal.
• Since starting at the Derbyshire residential school in June 2020, she has earned seven strong GCSEs, is set for a distinction in Level 3 Health and Social Care, and has unconditional university offers.
• Hywel Dda University Health Board declined to discuss the case, acknowledged longer-than-desired waiting lists, and highlighted referral and crisis services it provides.
• The Welsh Government cited ALN reforms and funding—over £150m for implementation, £170m for specialist settings, £80m for facilities, and £750m in planned projects—while the family and HCB warn many cannot afford legal help.