Current consultations from the Department of Health in closing date order (latest closing date first).
All DH consultation promotional activity was withdrawn due to Cabinet Office Guidance following the election announcement on 6 April 2010. However, as a new Government was formed on 11 May 2010 this period has now ended. Therefore, live DH consultations have been extended to cater for the restricted period. Please note the revised dates in the Live consultations section.
Closing date: 22 July 2010
A draft version of the Network Partnership Group measures and a supporting document are being issued today for a three month consultation.
Closing date: 15 July 2010
This consultation document invites comments and views on the draft 'Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for healthcare, including primary care, and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance' (the Code)
Closing date: 30 June 2010
This consultation provides the public and others with the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the charging Regulations for overseas visitors requiring hospital treatment and the recovery of any charges, and also initial thinking around possible future introduction of health insurance for some visitors. This may also be of interest to UK nationals/residents
Relating to sharing information about the conduct or performance of health care workers to protect patient safety
Closing date: 9 July 2010
The proposed regulations on "duty of co-operation" will place certain duties on employers, contractors and Regulators of health care workers relating to information about conduct or performance where that information shows a threat to patient safety. Responses to the consultation will inform the final drafting of the regulations and accompanying guidance.
Closing date: 2 July 2010
This consultation is seeking views from the public, from healthcare professionals and from other staff working in the NHS on new proposals that give patients a much greater choice of GP practice.
Closing date: 15 June 2010
The Department of Health began a 12 Week consultation on 29 January 2010 concerning the charging arrangements for residential social care. Views are sought on proposed amendments to the residential charging arrangements suggested by a stakeholder group.
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