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Live consultations

Current consultations from the Department of Health in closing date order (latest closing date first).

A consultation on the NHS Constitution

Closing date: 17 October 2008

The proposed NHS Constitution is about safeguarding its core principles and values for the next generation, whilst setting a clear direction for the future. It reaffirms rights to NHS services, free of charge and with equal access for all, and it enshrines patient rights to choice and to NICE-approved drugs recommended by clinicians.

The NHS Resilience and Business Continuity Management Guidance 2008: interim strategic national guidance for NHS organisations

Closing date: 30 September 2008

This consultation calls for comment of this set of general principles to guide all NHS organisations in developing Business Continuity Management (BCM) processes.

Towards a strategy to support volunteering in health and social care: consultation

Closing date: 30 September 2008

A volunteering strategy for health and social care will articulate the key actions needed to address the perceived obstacles to making a refreshed vision for volunteering in health and social care a reality.  

Consultation on a statutory scheme to control the prices of branded NHS medicines

Closing date: 15 July 2008 (part) and 25 September 2008

Consultation on the Government's use of statutory powers to introduce a scheme to control the prices of branded NHS medicines from 1 September 2008 to apply to companies who do not sign up to a new voluntary scheme or in the event of failure to reach an agreement with the pharmaceutical industry.

Transforming the quality of dementia care: consultation on a National Dementia Strategy

Closing date:  11 September 2008

This consultation draws on evidence from a wide range of reports and stakeholders, a series of listening events involving over 3,000 people and the recommendations of an External Reference Group. It invites everyone to give their views on the ideas set out in the document, as well as contribute new ideas to the debate.

The impact of personally initiated X-ray computed tomography scanning for the health assessment of asymptomatic individuals: Recommendations made by the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE)

Closing date: 9 September 2008

The Committee on the Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE) reported on the impact of personally initiated X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning for the health assessment of asymptomatic individuals.  COMARE made nine recommendations.  This consultation paper seeks comments from members of the public, interested parties and stakeholders on the recommendations made by the Committee.

Proposed new arrangements under Part lX of the Drug Tariff for the provision of stoma and urology appliances - and related services - in primary care

Closing date: 9 September 2008

This consultation is part of the Department of Health's ongoing review of the arrangements under Part lX of the Drug Tariff for the provision of stoma and urology appliances - and related services - in Primary Care. The Department last consulted on proposals regarding these arrangements in September 2007.

Consultation on the future of tobacco control

Closing date: 8 September 2008

This consultation is the first step in developing a new national tobacco control strategy. The Cancer Reform Strategy 2007 announced the Government’s intention to consult on the next steps in tobacco control and the further regulation of tobacco products, and to consult with stakeholders on measures to reduce the significant harm to health caused by smoking for those who are addicted to nicotine and not able to quit altogether.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Constitution) Order 2008

Closing date: 21 August 2008

This draft order sets out a proposed constitution for the NMC. It provides details of the composition of the council, the terms of office of council members, and criteria for the disqualification, suspension or removal of members from office.

Consultation on business case approval guidance for primary care trusts with existing LIFTs

Closing date: 31 July 2008

This consultation document sets out the policy governing how PCTs with LIFT schemes, brought forward by existing LIFTCos, should seek approval and what the approval bodies expectations will be. Comments are invited on the document content.

The General Medical Council (Constitution) Order 2008 - a paper for consultation

Closing date: 11 July 2008

This draft order sets out a proposed constitution for the GMC. It provides details of the composition of the council, the terms of office of council members, and criteria for the disqualification, suspension or removal of members from office.

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