Ontario Ombudsman Report:  Lost in Transition

In this newly released report, the Ombudsman makes 24 recommendations to improve the availability and transparency of supports and services to people with developmental disabilities and complex care needs.  The Ombudsman calls on both ministries to bridge the divide between the health and developmental services sectors, work jointly towards integrated solutions, and undertake proactive system planning to reduce inappropriate hospitalizations in future.

This investigation has also confirmed that important recommendations from the 2016 Ombudsman’s Report, Nowhere to Turn, remain unfulfilled.