The Review reported in June 2004.

Here is the full report with appendices (2.95MB - pdf help). A shorter copy without appendices (611KB - pdf help) is also available.

A summary of findings:

• A marked inequity and inconsistency of Health and Social Care service provision across Devon localities; some valued services are only available in some localities, not to all people in Devon.
  
  
• Similarly, there is an apparent inequity of resources investment across Devon localities.
  
  
• Specialist services with 'dedicated' staffing are the exception rather than the norm and most services are delivered as part of other services provision (e.g. services developed for older people).
  
  
• There is a lack of joint-agency integrated working in this field in marked comparison with other service user groups.
  
  
• There appears to be no strategy, strategic framework or service standards for this service user group.
  
  
• There is a lack of information re: disability issues for members of the public and staff alike and confusion as to where to access support.
  
  
• There is a general lack of disability awareness amongst Health and Social Care staff.
  
  
• The quality of management information and epidemiological information is poor and offers an unsound basis from which organisations can individually or collectively plan and develop services.
  
  
• Whilst the final consultation demonstrated positive support for the recommendations, there is considerable cynicism re; the organisations' ability to implement these recommendations, particularly given the history of past review processes.
  
  
• There has been a high level of participation from a number of service users and staff, in particular, with an interest and commitment to the development of services.

See Also:

• Best Value Review for People with Physical Disabilities and/or Acquired Brain Injury - about the Review

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