10 December 2008

CONSULTATIONS

Reform of health and social care complaints: proposed changes to the legislative framework (5th December 2008)
The complaints arrangements for health and social care are being reformed. Successive reports have found that some complaints take too long to resolve and services do not systematically try to learn from the important feedback that complaints offer. In addition, there is strong evidence that some people do not complain because they either do not know how to or believe doing so will not result in any action. There has been ongoing consultation about these plans since the launch of the 'Making Experiences Count' consultation in June 2007. Closing date for comments is 6th January 2009.
Consultation document
Feedback form
Feedback events
Making experience count - response to consultation


The future of the healthcare science workforce. Modernising scientific careers, the next steps: a consultation (26th November 2008)

This consultation document sets out proposals to transform the future training and career pathways of the healthcare science workforce. These proposals have been developed as the result of detailed discussions with nearly 3,000 stakeholders. This UK initiative will be taken forward by the four countries in partnership with all major stakeholders, including patient groups, to ensure that the healthcare science workforce is fit for the future in a rapidly changing and evolving healthcare environment. Closing date for comments is 6th March 2009.
Consultation document
Impact assessment
MSC online questionnaire


The Health and Safety of Great Britain/Be part of the solution (3rd December 2008)

Health and Safety Executive are running a consultation process on their new strategy. The strategy is looking at the following key areas: need for strong leadership; building competence; involving the workforce; creating healthier, safer workplaces; customising support for SMEs; avoiding catastrophe; and taking a wider perspective. The closing date for comments is 2nd March 2009.
Consultation document
Response Form

Preparing for our ageing society - a discussion paper (25th November 2008)

Within 20 years half of the adult UK population will be over 50. One in four children born today will live beyond 100. These are dramatic shifts that have far-reaching consequences for us all, and our ageing population will change our society in many ways. This discussion paper (from the Department for Work and Pensions), and a series of associated public discussion events, are part of the first stage of a review of the Government’s strategy for meeting the challenges of our ageing society. The next step will be the publication of a more detailed set of ideas in Spring 2009. The DWP want to discuss the issues to be addressed in the strategy and give you the opportunity to tell them what you think is most important for a fulfilling later life. Closing date for comments is 20th January 2009.
Discussion Paper
Response Form


Creating a new professional regulator for pharmacy: health care and associated professions - the draft Pharmacy Order 2009 (9th December 2008)

The draft Pharmacy Order 2009 and consultation document set out proposals to create a new regulator for pharmacy professionals and pharmacy premises in England, Wales and Scotland. The consultation will run from 9 December 2009 and close on 9 March 2009. The final version of the order will then be the subject of an affirmative resolution process in both the Scottish and UK Parliaments.
Consultation
Draft Pharmacy Order 2009
Consultation Response Form
Impact Assessment
Feedback and Events

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