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An exercise carried out to understand the difference between the amount and type of services needed and the amount and type of services available. This could also be extended to understand the difference between the services people expect and those that are available.
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The process of looking at what exists and what is needed. This can apply to looking at what services are needed for people in a particular area, comparing it with what already exists, and seeing where the gaps are. This enables commissioners to plan for the future.
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