CONSULTATIONS

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) (17th June 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. Closing date for comments is 9th September 2008.
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Consultation on a statutory scheme to control the prices of branded NHS medicines (17th June 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. Closing date for comments is 15th July 2008 (part) and 25th September 2008.
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Transforming the quality of dementia care: consultation on a National Dementia Strategy (19th June 2008)
The Department of Health is developing a national strategy for dementia services. 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. Closing date for comments is 11th September 2008.
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Freedom of Information Act 2000: Code of Practice on Records Management (10th June 2008)
The National Archives has been leading a review and revision of the records management code of practice, issued in November 2002 under section 46 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The consultation is now open and closing date for comments is 2nd September 2008.
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A consultation on the NHS Constitution (30th June 2008)
The proposed NHS Constitution published today, marking 60 years of the NHS, 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. It aims to empower both staff and patients, containing clear pledges on the ways in which the NHS will strive to go beyond the stated rights to improve the working environment. It has been developed from the bottom up, with the active engagement of staff, patients and the public. Closing date for comments is 17th October 2008.
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Economic modelling for vascular checks (1st July 2008)
The technical consultation outlines the modelling work the Department of Health has undertaken in the last year to establish the clinical and cost effectiveness of the vascular checks programme. Closing date for comments is 12th August 2008.
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