Managed Networks and Integrated Children's Services ‐ Case Study of Devon

Abstract

This article explains how joint agency services for children with special needs have been operating in Devon for a number of years. The business processes and ICT systems underpinning the service are described and specific key worker services are explained. The Fair Access to Carers' Breaks model explains how Devon has allocated financial resources to meet individual users' needs. This will be relevant to any authority looking for a transparent means of distributing equitably financial resources such as the additional resources provided by Aiming High for Disabled Children. The article goes on to describe how child and adolescent mental health services were added to the joint agency service and how the choice and partnership approach (CAPA) has virtually removed the waiting list for this service in Devon. The article then describes how further integration of services will be achieved by establishing early response and further response services which will include the Public Health Nursing Service and Education staff.

Citation

Chugg, R. (2009), "Managed Networks and Integrated Children's Services ‐ Case Study of Devon", Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 17 No. 6, pp. 37-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/14769018200900045