Joint Engagement Forum – 4 November 2025 Summary
The forum focused on collaboration across adult social care and health, reviewing completed actions from July and sharing updates on key initiatives. Highlights included:
New Learning Disability Outreach Team: Provides short-term intensive support for adults at risk of inpatient admission, with emphasis on accessibility and cultural awareness.
Winter Vaccination Programme: Updates on eligibility for COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines, plus outreach efforts for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Adult Social Care Call Handling: Significant improvements in wait times and accessibility, with ongoing work to support neurodivergent and non-verbal callers.
Community Engagement: Updates on co-production projects, safeguarding resources, and initiatives promoting inclusivity and diversity.
Rebranding Announcement: Disability Together (formally Living Options Devon) unveiled its new name and website to better reflect user-led values.
Carer and Autism Ambassador Updates: Progress on support groups, ambassador activities, and autism-friendly practices in health services.
Learning Disability Partnership Board: Work on accessibility, reasonable adjustments, and easy-read resources.
Friendship Groups and Co-production: Continued success of community-based groups and awareness sessions for professionals.
CQC Inspection Feedback: Positive initial findings on engagement and co-production, with a formal report expected in early 2026.
The next forum will take place on 27 January 2026, featuring a Q&A with senior leaders. Attendees are invited to submit questions in advance.