11 March 2009

CONSULTATIONS

Tackling race inequalities: a discussion document (24th February 2009)
The Government is seeking views on priorities for its future work and strategy to tackle race inequalities. They are interested in hearing peoples' views on a range of issues. This publication sets out a series of questions on their future approach for people to consider and reply to. Closing date for comments is 18th May 2009.
Consultation

Topic selection process for technology appraisals: a consultation document (2nd March 2009)
The Department of Health (DH) and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) have worked together to identify how the NICE topic selection process can be streamlined and shortened. The proposed process will reduce the time it takes to refer non-cancer drugs to NICE by at least 3 months and will mean that drugs will routinely be referred to NICE more than a year before they receive a licence for use in the UK. Closing date for comments is 22nd May 2009.
Consultation

Health Technical Memorandum 01-01 Decontamination of reusable medical devices Parts B, C and D (4th March 2009)
The consultation document Health Technical Memorandum 01-01 “Decontamination of reusable medical devices” has been produced as a best practice guide on the use of decontamination equipment used to reprocess reusable medical devices.

The consultation seeks comments on the revised guidance, which has been updated to take account of changes in policy; of guidance provided by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE); and of European Standards. Closing date for comments is 29th May 2009.
Consultation

Together we can end violence against women (6th March 2009)
This consultation is intended to raise awareness and to generate debate on what more could be done together to end violence against women, and overcome its far-reaching effects. Closing date for comments is 26th June 2009)
Consultation

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