FOI 1705 – Autism ADHD and other Mental Health
FOI Reference Number:
1705
Request
Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB and its local authorities that are part of Derby and Derbyshire ICS have an agreed Learning Disability and Autism Strategy (3-5 year) for its Mental Health commissioning priorities?
If yes or partial in Q1, does this strategy include the commissioning of diagnostic pathways for other neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism and/or ADHD?
If yes or partial in Q1, does the strategy pertain to adults (18+) only, or children only, or is the strategy all-age?
Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB have or intend to operate with a Lead Provider Model for the commissioning of its services (including diagnostic pathways) for Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions?
If yes to Q4, what is the timeline for the implementation of a Lead Provider Model if it is not already in place?
Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB and Derby and Derbyshire ICS have a Learning Disabilities and Autism Mental Health Provider Collaborative that oversees and/or advises on the clinical quality of the diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions?
If yes to Q6, does this provider collaborative address outpatient community services?
If yes to Q6, which organisations are involved?
Within Derby and Derbyshire ICB, or Derby and Derbyshire ICS, or the Lead Provider of LDA diagnostic services (if applicable), is there an LDA Programme (system) Lead and/or Clinical Lead for Autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions? What is their title?
Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB and its local authorities that are part of Derby and Derbyshire ICS pool or align finances for the commissioning of its Autism or other neurodevelopmental services (for example under Section 75)?
If no to Q10, do they intend to do so in the future?
If yes to Q10, does the scope of this pooling include diagnostic pathways?
Response
Date: 25 November 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – DECISION NOTICE
Dear Sir / Madam,
FOI Reference Number: 1705
1. Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB and its local authorities that are part of Derby and Derbyshire ICS have an agreed Learning Disability and Autism Strategy (3-5 year) for its Mental Health commissioning priorities?
Mental Health commissioning priorities are separate but linked to our Learning Disability and Autism Strategy. Our Learning Disability and Autism Strategy is being finalised currently.
2. If yes or partial in Q1, does this strategy include the commissioning of diagnostic pathways for other neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism and/or ADHD?
Yes.
3. If yes or partial in Q1, does the strategy pertain to adults (18+) only, or children only, or is the strategy all-age?
All age.
4. Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB have or intend to operate with a Lead Provider Model for the commissioning of its services (including diagnostic pathways) for Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions?
This is currently being explored.
5. If yes to Q4, what is the timeline for the implementation of a Lead Provider Model if it is not already in place?
This is not yet confirmed.
6. Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB and Derby and Derbyshire ICS have a Learning Disabilities and Autism Mental Health Provider Collaborative that oversees and/or advises on the clinical quality of the diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and/or other neurodevelopmental conditions?
Not currently.
7. If yes to Q6, does this provider collaborative address outpatient community services?
Not applicable.
8. If yes to Q6, which organisations are involved?
Not applicable.
9. Within Derby and Derbyshire ICB, or Derby and Derbyshire ICS, or the Lead Provider of LDA diagnostic services (if applicable), is there an LDA Programme (system) Lead and/or Clinical Lead for Autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions? What is their title?
Yes; Derbyshire Director for Neurodevelopmental Services.
10. Does Derby and Derbyshire ICB and its local authorities that are part of Derby and Derbyshire ICS pool or align finances for the commissioning of its Autism or other neurodevelopmental services (for example under Section 75)?
Not currently.
If no to Q10, do they intend to do so in the future?
Yes.
11. If yes to Q10, does the scope of this pooling include diagnostic pathways?
Not currently.
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Kathryn Jacklin
FOI Officer
Derby and Derbyshire ICB
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