This is a joint consultation between the Department of Health and the Department for Education and Skills on proposals to create a new vetting and barring scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults, in the light of failures identified by the Bichard Inquiry.
The deadline for responses to this consultation is 5 July 2005.
Responses may be returned in electronic or hard copy format to either the email or postal address as appropriate, or alternatively responses may be submitted online at the website address below.

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