Mr. Odhr?n Allen:

We feel that the current generation is being lost from paediatric services, particularly children's disability network teams. This is because of the negative experiences they have had during the transition from the previous service delivery model to the implementation of progressing disability services, PDS. In essence, we were supportive of the PDS model, but there was no fidelity to that model in its implementation. Its roll-out has been a horrendous experience for families, and for professionals. I think a lot of people have just left because it is intolerable. They have left with a sense of sadness and regret, because it is an area to which they were deeply committed. Some people feel they can only deliver the type of service families deserve by working privately. I am not going to justify people choosing to go private, because that is an individual's decision. However, there is no doubt that the roll-out of PDS has been a very difficult experience for families, and therapists on the ground. There are not enough staff because there are competing needs.