Legislation

This section contains the latest legislation relating to the Department of Health. You can still access older legislation.

Publication of directions to local authorities

The Department has published two directions to local authorities which came into force on 1 April 2012. The Directions to the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) have been amended to … Read more → – Publication of directions to local authorities

Primary Medical Services (Patient Choice Scheme) Directions 2012

Directions to PCTs in relation to the Patient Choice Scheme arrangements. See the directions      

Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) (England) (Amendment) Directions 2012

The Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) (England) (Amendment) Directions 2012 (the DES Directions) came into effect from 1st April 2012 and replace the 2010 DES Directions. See the directions

Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) Directions 2012

The Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) Directions 2012 came into force on 1 April 2012. These amending directions are the latest in a series of changes made to the Statement … Read more → – Statement of Financial Entitlements (Amendment) Directions 2012

The use of 084 numbers in the NHS

Further guidance has been published on the use of 084 numbers in the NHS, clarifying a number of issues that have arisen since the publication of Directions to NHS bodies … Read more → – The use of 084 numbers in the NHS

Directions on dental services

In April 2011 amendments to the Statements of Financial Entitlements for both personal and general dental services came into effect to cover treatment for these services. The General Dental Services Statement … Read more → – Directions on dental services

The NHS Commissioning Board Authority (Functions of the Authority) Directions 2011

These Directions allow for making preparatory arrangements towards the establishment and operation of the NHS Commissioning Board. In doing so they direct the Authority to take any such steps deemed … Read more → – The NHS Commissioning Board Authority (Functions of the Authority) Directions 2011