{"id":9964,"date":"2025-07-28T13:04:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/haveyoursay\/?page_id=9964"},"modified":"2026-01-26T14:39:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:39:36","slug":"joint-engagement-forum-jef-summary-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/haveyoursay\/adult-social-care-and-health-engagement\/joint-engagement-forum-jef-2\/joint-engagement-forum-jef-summary-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Engagement Forum (JEF) Summary July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Healthwatch Cessation Announcement<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A media leak suggested the Government plans to shut down Healthwatch England and local branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was clarified that no official announcement or timeline has been provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff were acknowledged for the distress caused by learning this through unofficial channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oliver McGowan Autism Awareness Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Discussion on rollout and funding of mandatory training for health and social care staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interest noted from emergency services, but expansion depends on funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NHS ICB Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Annual LD Health Checks Audit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brook Inpatient Unit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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76% of eligible individuals received checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality varied; checklist developed from feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next steps include interviews and peer reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tours underway at new 10-bed unit for individuals with LD\/autism and mental health needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A board game was developed to train providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital flag being implemented in patient records to reflect adjustment needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MyCare App Demonstration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Presented by Royal Devon NHS Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proxy access for carers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High contrast mode<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notifications for appointments and results<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future updates: short videos, guides, short-notice alerts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Local Engagement Round-up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dimensions for Autism (DFA)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 support groups, 360 people weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on mental health, executive functioning, sensory differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advocacy for \u201cRight to Choose\u201d autism assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devon Autism Ambassadors<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 ambassadors aged 27\u201387.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on transitions and GP surgery engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hikmat & Afghan Refugee Support<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refugee independence growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English classes with childcare planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation in local interview panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carers Update<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35 ambassadors, 15 projects (e.g., respite, scams, transport).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration with Age UK Devon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Older People\u2019s Update<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issues with accessibility and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praise for compassionate staff despite systemic challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOD Community Engagement<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tours of The Brook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-production on social care standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safeguarding group restarted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mystery shopping revealed helpline issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Disability Partnership Board<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updates on tech-enabled care, domestic abuse support, easy-read policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Disability Friendship Groups<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19 online sessions, 134 attendances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expansion of in-person groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training for inclusive community groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oliver McGowan Training<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandatory from September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uptake challenges in NHS\/emergency services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living Options Devon undergoing rebranding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next Steps & September Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invite NHS representative for further updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update on Living Options Devon\u2019s rebranding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further discussion on NHS app features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invite engagement lead for discussion on interview panel experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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