CONSULTATIONS

Supporting our future NHS workforce: a consultation on the NHS Bursary Scheme (15th September 2009)
This consultation is seeking the views of staff, patients, students and other stakeholders on the future of financial support for NHS-funded students. We are consulting on a number of options that we believe will enhance the existing way in which we support prospective NHS staff through their educational pathway.

Closing date for comments is 11th December 2009
Consultation

Pandemic influenza and the Mental Health Act 1983: consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 and its associated secondary legislation (10th September 2009)
The Department of Health are inviting comments on proposals for temporary amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 which may be required in the event of the severe staff shortages that may be expected during an influenza pandemic.

Closing date for comments is 7th October 2009
Consultation

NHS waiting times statistics (8th September 2009)
The Department of Health are consulting on proposals to discontinue some current inpatient and outpatient collections.

Closing date for comments is 1st December 2009.
Consultation