DoH publishes new framework for autism services
Minister of State, Paul Burstow MP, has announced the Government's publication of "Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives: Evaluating Progress" - a set of key outcomes and service ambitions to secure implementation of the adult autism strategy.
"Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives: Evaluating Progress" has been produced to deliver against a commitment made in the first-year delivery plan to produce a self-assessment template for localities to check progress on implementing the goals set out in the adult autism strategy.
The document details a set of seven key outcomes and three service ambitions which provide a consistent and tangible way to assess progress in each area. Over time, they will evolve into a jointly owned set of outcomes that all parties-local partners, adults with autism, central Government and others-can use to understand progress, and become a focal point for developing improved services.
The document also includes a generic template for estimating local area need for use when commissioning services for people with autism. A self-assessment template will enable local areas to assess their own progress towards the goals set in the strategy, and towards implementing the statutory guidance.
The Department has also funded a series of online training resources and booklets to increase awareness and understanding of autism across all public services.
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