Towards Equity & Access Implementation Panel

In 2005 the Department of Health established the Towards Equity and Access Implementation Panel to assist implementation of the recommendations in the TEA Report. BSMHD were appointed to service the panel. The panel consisted of 3 representatives from the Specialist Services, one each covering Adult, Child and Forensic Services; 3 representatives from the voluntary sector, from RNID, SIGN and UK Council on Deafness; 3 representatives from the NHS and 3 User Representatives. The remit of the panel was to:

· Engage with PCT's to help implement the recommendations in the Towards Access and Equity Report

· Monitor and evaluate PCT expenditure of the money they receive to implement the TEA report recommendations

· Work with PCT's and Strategic Health Authorities (SHA's) on the commissioning of specialist mental health services for Deaf people using the DH Guidance issued in March 2003

· Ensure the Deaf community are aware of the TEA report and its recommendations and are able to act as a force in ensuring implementation

· Report back to Department of Health on progress made in implementing recommendations and propose further initiatives to develop equity and access for Deaf people

· Engage with other government departments to ensure joined up approach providing equity and access

Towards Equity and Access Report (pdf)
Lynne Hawcroft Report 2005 Front Sheet Executive Report (Word Document)
Executive Report (Word Docment)
Lynne Hawcroft Report 2005 Front Sheet Full Report (Word Document)
Full Report (Word Docment)
Appendix (Word Document)

Agenda & Minutes of Meetings:

29th November 2006

• Agenda 29.11.06 (word document)

28th September 2006

• Agenda 28.09.06 (word document)
• Minutes 28.09.06 (word document)

4th July 2006

• Agenda 04.07.06 (word document)
• Minutes 04.07.06 (word document)

16th May 2006

• Agenda 16.05.06 (word document)
• Minutes 16.05.06 (word document)

23rd March 2006

• Agenda 23.03.06 (word document)
• Minutes 23.03.06 (word document)

12th January 2006

• Agenda 12.01.06 (word document)
• Minutes 12.01.06 (word document)

10th November 2005

• Agenda 10.11.05 (word document)
• Minutes 10.11.05 (word document)

8th September 2005

• Agenda 08.09.05 (word document)
• Minutes 08.09.05 (word document)

27th June 2005

• Agenda 27.06.05 (word document)
• Minutes 27.06.05 (word document)

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