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Responses to consultations
This page provides access to summaries of responses and outcomes for DH consultations.
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Mesothelioma Framework: Consultation outcome
This Framework aims to provide Strategic Health Authorities, Cancer Networks, Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts with advice on how to organise services for mesothelioma patients to improve quality of care across the country.
Consultation analysis report: Good doctors, safer patients and The regulation of the non-medical healthcare professions
In July 2006, the Department published a review of non-medical healthcare professional regulation and a report on the reform of medical regulation by the Chief Medical Officer, Good doctors, safer patients. Following the publication of these reports, the Department ran a public consultation which generated in excess of 1200 responses. This document is a summary and analysis of the responses to this consultation.
UK consultation response to Commission Communication on Health Services
This response takes account of the views of UK stakeholders that contributed to a consultation in the UK, and views expressed in the UK Parliament.
Consultation on changing the age of sale for tobacco: Report on consultation
This document outlines the main points arising from the responses received, and indicates where changes to the original proposals have been made. It also sets out recommendations made by respondents to further measures that might help to reduce smoking among young people.
Review of progress on reforms in England to the “Control of Entry” system for NHS pharmaceutical contractors
Report on the review of Control of Entry announced to Parliament by Patricia Hewitt, the Secretary of State for Health, on 13 June 2006.
Smoke-free premises and vehicles: Consultation on proposed regulations to be made under powers in the Health Bill - An analysis of consultation responses
This paper reports on responses that have been received to the Department of Health’s consultation document Smoke-free premises and vehicles.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians order 2006: Report on consultation
This document is the report on the consultation. It discusses the main points arising from the responses received, and indicates where changes to the draft legislation have been made as a result.
Department of Health draft simplification plan: Consultation outcome
The purpose of this public consultation was to seek views on the Department of Health draft simplification plan. The Simplification Plan has now been published by the Department.
Arrangements for the provision of dressings and chemical reagents to primary care: Summary of responses
This document summarises responses the Department received to the consultation and the outcomes. It also includes a copy of the final Regulatory Impact Assessment.
Arrangements for the provision of stoma and incontinence appliances and related support services to patients under Part IX of the Drug Tariff - Consultation outcome
This document summarises responses the Department received to the consultation and next steps.
Plans to amend the Mental Health Act 1983: Race Equality Impact Assessment - Consultation outcome
The Department has published the results of this consultation including responses from: the web based consultation, the consultation events, the consultation with detained patients, and the report of the National Black & Minority Ethnic mental health network.
Consultation on the UK’s report on monitoring the UNAIDS declaration of commitment on HIV/AIDS - Outcome Report
The Department submitted an interim report, agreed with the other UK health executives, on 6 January and agreed to follow this up with a revised report on completion of consultation. The interim report included a combined response from the four national HIV non-government organisations as part of the national policy composite index.
Tackling nuisance and disturbance behaviour on NHS healthcare premises - Consultation report
This document is the report on consultation on proposed new legislation to tackle nuisance and disturbance behaviour on NHS premises.
The acutely or critically sick or injured child in the district general hospital: a team response - Consultation outcome
An inter-collegiate expert working group has considered issues regarding anaesthetic and other services available to children who are critically sick or injured in district general hospitals, and has produced this report.
The recovery of NHS costs in all cases involving personal injury compensation: A consultation on the draft regulations - Summary of outcomes
At the end of 2004, a consultation was undertaken which set out in detail the draft Regulations that would govern the new, expanded NHS Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) scheme. This document provides a summary of outcomes.
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Consultation on draft research regulations - Government response
This document discusses the main points arising from the responses received and the Department’s position on these issues.
NICE - Response to comments on the proposed changes to the topic selection process
The purpose of this public consultation was to seek views on the proposed changes to the process for selecting topics for the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
Care Standards Tribunal Regulations: Responses to the consultation
This consultation sought to consult on two sets of regulations concerning the Care Standards Tribunal regulations, those to create procedural rules that will enable the Tribunal to consider applications from individuals for a revocation of a disqualification order made under the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000, and a second set to amend the time periods for child care providers and social workers to appeal a registration decision.
Lasting Power of Attorney - forms and guidance
On 17th July, the DCA published its response to the consultation paper, Lasting Power of Attorney - forms and guidance . It covers the background, a summary of the responses, a detailed response to the specific questions raised and the next steps that will follow this consultation
The competence and curriculum framework for the medical care practitioner: Summary of responses
This document provides a summary of the responses to each of the questions asked within the original consultation paper.
The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendments Order 2006 - Consultation Report
This report discusses the main points arising from the responses received, and indicates where changes to the draft legislation have been made as a result.
Protecting the vulnerable: the Bournewood consultation - summary of responses
The original consultation sought views on the issues raised by, and consequent options for public policy arising from, the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), published on 5th October 2004, in the case of H.L. v. the United Kingdom (the 'Bournewood' judgement - so called because H.L's care and treatment took place in Bournewood Hospital).
European Commission Green Paper - Improving the mental health of the population: towards a strategy on mental health for the European Union - Response of the UK government
The European Commission has published a Green Paper, or consultation document, about a possible mental health strategy for the European Union. Before preparing its response the UK Government invited views from a range of networks representing a diverse selection of governmental and nongovernmental agencies, as well as users of mental health services and those who care for them. The UK Government is grateful for the contributions it received and considered them all before producing this response.
Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (Amendment) Regulations 2006: Summary of responses
The purpose of this consultation was to seek comments on the draft regulations that are intended to transfer the enforcement powers of IR(ME)R 2000 to the Healthcare Commission (Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection). This document provides a summary of the 31 responses that were received.
Configuration of NHS ambulance trusts in England: Response to the consultation
This news article announces the reorganisation of ambulance and primary care trusts. These are to be reorganised as part of the Government’s drive to create a patient-led NHS.
Consultation document for NBISC stakeholders – Department of Health formal responses
NIBSC is a science-based organisation whose task is to assure the quality of biological medicines for human use. It is sponsored by the Department of Health (DH) and fulfils its mission through a diverse range of activities including direct testing of marketed products, development of tests and reference materials, and underpinning research.
Guidance on the role of Director of Adult Social Services: Consultation outcome
Statutory and best practice guidance on the role of Director of Adult Social Services (DASS) was published on 15 May 2006 to support local authorities to implement the post of Director of Adult Social Services (DASS) as part of the changes to chief officer portfolios made by the Children Act 2004.
Consultation on the arrangements for the provision of dressings, incontinence appliances, stoma appliances, chemical reagents and other appliances to primary and secondary care - Summary of responses
This document provides a summary of the responses that the Department received in relation to the consultation. It also sets out the Department’s intended next steps.
Safe management of healthcare waste: Summary of responses to the consultation on joint-agency guidance
This paper sets out the responses to the main questions evoked in the document and the key messages that arose from those who responded to the consultation document Safe Management of Healthcare Waste, published by the Department in November 2005.
Obesity care pathway and weight loss guide
The comprehensive package comprises materials for health professionals as well as information to be given to patients. It includes obesity care pathways for adults and children and a supporting booklet with detailed information for health professionals. In addition, there are tools to help GPs raise the rather sensitive issue of weight opportunistically with both adults and children
Consultation on the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) service 2005: summary of responses
This document provides a summary of the 176 written responses to the consultation exercise on the operation and implementation of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) service as well as the Government response to the consultation.
Proposed changes to residential care charges from April 2006: Consultation response
A circular has been issued to announce amendments to the Charging for residential accommodation guide (CRAG) which came into force on 10 April 2006.
Records management: NHS code of practice - Outcome of a consultation
The Records Management: NHS Code of Practice is a guide to the required standards of practice in the management of records for those who work within or under contract to NHS organisations in England.
Consultation on Simplification of Reimbursement Rules for NHS Dispensing Contractors: Summary of responses
This report summarises the 66 responses to this consultation, which sought views on a number of proposals.
Responses to the consultation on the Review of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act
This is a list of responses of the public consultation on the review of the HFE Act.
UK consultation on European Commission proposal for a programme of community action in the field of health and consumer protection 2007–2013: Summary of responses
This document provides a summary of responses to the consultation on the European Commission proposal for a programme of community action in the field of health and consumer protection 2007–2013.
Creating the future: Modernising careers for salaried dentists in primary care - Consultation responses
This is the outcome of the consultation on modernising careers for salaried dentists in England. The report provides an analysis of consultation responses, key findings, participant profile and an analysis of quantitative data. The Department of Health response to the consultation is also available.
Changes to regulatory framework for adult social services: outcome of a consultation
This document provides the outcome of the consultation on changing the regulatory framework for adult social care services.
Chief Nursing Officer’s review of mental health nursing: Summary of responses to the consultation
This in a summary of responses to the questions raised in the consultation on the Chief Nursing Officer’s review of mental health nursing. The aim of the consultation was to gain a clearer understanding of the views as to how mental health nursing should best contribute to the care of service users in the future.
Consultation on the Draft National Health Service (Functions of Strategic Health Authorities and Primary Care Trusts and Administration Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2005: Summary of responses
This document summarises the 63 responses received to the consultation and also sets out how introduction of the new regulations will affect commissioning practice.
Learning from complaints: Summary of responses to the consultation on changes to the social services complaints procedure for adults
This document provides a summary of the resposes to the consultation on changes to the social services complaints procedure for adults. The consultation asked for views and comments on the proposed regulations and guidance. 132 people/organisations responded to this consultation.
Our health, our care, our say: a new direction for community services
This White Paper sets a new direction for the whole health and social care system. An outcome of the Your health, your care, your say consultation exercise it confirms the vision set out in the Department of Health Green Paper, Independence, Well-being and Choice.
Responses to the consultation on Safer management of controlled drugs: Draft guidance on strengthened governance arrangements
This paper provides an analysis of the responses received to the consultation on Safer management of controlled drugs and indicates the key areas of support and concern.
Consultation responses 2000-02
Consultation responses published by the Department of Health between 2000 and 2002.
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