4 June 2008

CONSULTATIONS

Youth Alcohol Action Plan (2nd June 2008)
This consultation seeks views on a comprehensive plan to stop young people drinking in public, help them make the right decisions about alcohol and provide clear information to parents and young people about the risks of early drinking. Closing date for comments is 7th July 2008.
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Consultation on the future of tobacco control (31st May 2008)

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. This consultation is the first step in developing a new national tobacco control strategy and covers four main areas: Reducing smoking rates and health inequalities caused by smoking; Protecting children and young people from smoking; Supporting smokers to quit; and Helping those who cannot quit. Closing date for comments is 8th September 2008.
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Young People’s Specialist Substance Misuse Treatment: Exploring the Evidence: Consultation (29th May 2008)

The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) is inviting comments on this guidance. Closing date for comments is 9th July 2008.
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Towards a strategy to support volunteering in health and social care: consultation (3rd June 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. The consultation will run until 30 September 2008, with a view to publication of a final strategy and implementation plan in early 2009.
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Click here for the Partial Impact Assessment
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