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The code of practice for promotion of NHS services

  • Launch date:
    27 November 2006
  • Closing date:
    28 February 2007
  • Creator/s:
    Department of Health
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown
  • Gateway number:
    7431

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This document sets out the context within which providers may wish to consider promoting their services. It outlines proposals for a self-regulatory approach to promotion of NHS services, underpinned by a Code of Practice.

This will ensure that:

  • information patients receive is not misleading, inaccurate, unfair or offensive;
  • the brand and reputation of the NHS is protected; and
  • expenditure of public money on advertising and promotion is not excessive.
This Code of Practice is being launched for consultation.
 

We welcome your views on the proposals outlined and specifically on the questions highlighted throughout the document.

Contact information

Responses should be sent to the e-mail address below.

The closing date for consultation responses is 28 February 2007.

Outcome of consultation

Related consultation

Additional links

DH Information Charter

This Charter is for anyone who has dealings with the Department of Health whether through correspondence, involvement in consultations or collaborative policy development or if for any other reason we hold personal information about you.

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