7 08-09 - No one written off: reforming welfare to reward responsibility
Link to consultation: www.dwp.gov.uk/welfarereform/noonewrittenoff/
Contact Name at COT: Peggy Frost peggy.frost@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: No one written off sets out plans for improving support and work incentives to create a system that rewards responsibility. This is a wide ranging consultation about the future of welfare.
COT's deadline for comments: 10th October 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 22nd October 2008
6 08-09 Consultation on the Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care in Wales, 2nd Edition.
The link to original consultation:
http://new.wales.gov.uk/consultations/currentconsultation/healandsoccarecurrcons/governance/?lang=en
Contact Name at COT: Anna Pettican, R&D Officer anna.pettican@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: The Framework aims to ensure that the research undertaken and supported in Wales is done so properly, respecting the rights, dignity, safety and well-being of the participants involved.
COT's deadline for comments: Friday 17 October 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 31 October 2008
5 (08-09) Consultation on standards of education and training and standards of education and training guidance
The link to original consultation: http://www.hpc-uk.org/aboutus/consultations/index.asp?id=70
Contact Name at COT: Remy Reyes, Education Manager (Quality and Standards) remy.reyes@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: The standards of education and training (SETs) are the standards against which HPC assess education and training programmes. A programme which meets these standards will allow a student who successfully completes that programme to meet HPC standards of proficiency. In addition, HPC would welcome comments on how its standards and guidance might better support service user involvement and input into the development and delivery of approved programmes.
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 14 November 2008
(45 07-08) Service Framework for Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing
The link to original consultation: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=30036
Contact Name at COT: Kate Lesslar, Policy Officer, Northern Ireland kate.lesslar@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: The Service Framework for Cardiovascular Health and Wellbeing sets out 44 standards in relation to the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care, rehabilitation and palliative care of individuals/communities who currently have or are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
COT's deadline for comments: 30 September 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 17 September 2008
(4 08-09) Delivering the Bamford Vision
The link to original consultation: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=30219
Contact Name at COT: Kate Lesslar, Policy Officer, Northern Ireland kate.lesslar@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: In 2002 DHSSPS initiated an independent review of mental health and learning
disability law, policy and service provision, now referred to as the Bamford Review. The NI Executive accepts the thrust of the recommendations made by the Review and this document sets out proposals to take the recommendations forward over the next 10-15 years.
COT's deadline for comments: 3 October 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 24 September 2008
(03 08-09) The NHS Constitution
The link to original consultation: www.dh.gov.uk
Contact Name at COT: Peggy Frost, Practice Development Manager peggy.frost@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: 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.
COT's deadline for comments: 3 October 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 17 October 2008
(02 08-09) A New Vision for Mental Health
The link to original consultation: www.newvisionformentalhealth.org.uk
Contact Name at COT: Genevieve Smyth, Professional Affairs Officer, genevieve.smyth@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: A new vision for mental health is a discussion paper from seven national mental health organisations intended to provoke a debate on the best direction for future mental health policy.
COT's deadline for comments: 19 September 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 3 October 2008
(01 08-09) The Case for Change - why England needs a new care and support system
The link to original consultation: www.dh.gov.uk
Contact Name at COT: Julia Skelton, Head of Professional Practice, julia.skelton@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: This document sets out the case for an open debate about the long-term future of England’s care and support system. The Government wants to engage with the public and key stakeholders about how the existing system can meet the challenges of the future.
COT's deadline for comments: 20 October 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: November 2008
(43 07-08) Putting People First - working to make it happen: adult social care workforce strategy - interim statement
The link to original consultation: www.dh.gov.uk
Contact Name at COT: Professional Practice Department Tel. 020 7450 2329
Summary of Consultation: This interim statement identifies the key issues for the workforce as set out in Putting People First and goes on to develop these into broader, strategic priorities for the workforce. It is intended to provide all stakeholders, whether public service or private and voluntary sector, with a high-level overview of strategy development prior to finalisation of the full Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy for launch in October this year.
COT's deadline for comments: 29 August 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 12 September 2008
(42 07-08) Transforming the quality of dementia care
The link to original consultation: www.dh.gov.uk
Contact Name at COT: Genevieve Smyth, Professional Affairs Officer, .genevieve.smyth@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: 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.
COT's deadline for comments: 28 August 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: 11 September 2008
(40 07-08) Proposals to change the structure of the NHS in Wales (118 KB 
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The link to original consultation: new.wales.gov.uk
Contact Name at COT: Ruth Crowder, Policy Officer, Wales.Ruth.Crowder@cot.co.uk
Summary of Consultation: This consultation invites comments to proposed changes to the NHS in Wales.
COT's deadline for comments: Monday 18th June 2008
Official consultation's deadline for submission: Monday 25th June 2008
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