14 October 2009

CONSULTATIONS

Draft psychological support measures (9th October 2009)
A draft version of the Psychological Support measures for the Manual of Cancer Services is being issued for a three month consultation. A copy of the draft measures can be found on the Cancer Section of the Department of Health's website www.dh.gov.uk, or the CQUINS website www.cquins.nhs.uk.

Closing date for comments is 8th January 2010.
Consultation


The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act 1990: disclosure of identifying information for research: regulations for consultation (8th October 2009)
The regulations establish a procedure for authorising the disclosure of identifying information held by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, for research purposes, where it is not practicable to obtain consent to the disclosure from the persons to whom the information relates.

This is the second consultation exercise. Closing date for comments is 2nd December 2009.
Consultation


Implementing the Health Act 2006: review of fees for applications to provide pharmaceutical services in England: consultation document (12th October 2009)
The National Health Services Pharmaceutical Services (Fees for Applications) Directions 2008 (as amended in April 2008) came into force on 21 April 2008 and specify the types of application for which a fee will be payable and the levels of such fees. The Government undertook during the passage of the Health Bill 2006 to consider a general review of this measure 18 months after it was introduced.

The Department of Health would welcome comments and views on the impact of charging on the NHS, pharmacy and appliance contractors and applicants and whether or not the current fees represent a fair contribution to NHS costs.

Closing date for comments is 12th January 2010.
Consultation

Care Quality Commission - Our Strategy for 2010-2015 (1st October 2009)
From April 2010, the Care Quality Commissions work will revolve around their new strategic priorities. Before they finalise their strategic plan, they are seeking views on how they should their powers and resources to achieve the best possible care for people across England.
Closing date for comments is 24th December 2009.
Consultation

Consultation on proposed tobacco control regulations in England (under the Health Bill 2009) (7th October 2009)
Protecting children from the health harms of smoking is a public health priority for the Government. The Health Bill 2009, currently before Parliament, includes proposals on two areas to safeguard children - provisions to prohibit the display of tobacco products and regulation-making powers to limit access to tobacco vending machines.

This consultation aims to inform parliamentary debate and gives an important opportunity for stakeholders to consider the practical implications of the details that are set out in the proposed regulations. Views are also invited on the two Partial Impact Assessments, which accompany the proposed regulations.

Closing date for comments is 30th December 2009.
Consultation

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