Gould & anr (Appellants/Claimants) v Devon County Council (Respondent/Defendant)
Thursday 12 March 2026
The Appellants appeal a decision of the High Court on 24 January 2025, dismissing their judicial review of the closure of the North Devon Link Service, a drop‑in centre for adults with mental health difficulties.
Both Claimants had been long‑term, regular users of the service. They argued that the Respondent failed to take account of duties under the Care Act 2014 and a section of the National Health Service Act 2006 when deciding to close the service on 13 March 2024.
Permission was granted on all grounds in June 2024, Mr Justice Eyre ultimately held that the statutory provisions relied upon were material considerations but nonetheless dismissed the claim. The Applicants now seek permission to appeal that dismissal.
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