(i)        That the report and following actions be noted:

(a)   the role of Autism Partnership Board, membership and relationship to Learning Disability and Mental Health be reviewed with a view to streamline the governance process.

(b)   following the completion of the autism self-assessment framework 2016 a work plan be developed to support the improvement of services for people with autism.  A key feature of this work plan will include:

o       Governance review

o       Review of data collection with recommendations of how to provide consistency of approach, oversight and detail required within the autism SAF

o       Continue to develop and implement a mutli-agency autism training plan via Devon Transforming Care Partnership

o       Explore options with DANA to reduce waiting times of 85 weeks from referral to assessment and include monitoring outcomes for individuals diagnosed with autism

o       Undertake to further engage the Criminal Justice System.

(ii)       that the above points be developed into a detailed action plan for consideration at the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) in May 2017.