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  • Kark Review: terms of reference

    The Kark Review of the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement will examine the standards set for the redeployment and re-employment of senior managers in the health and adult social care sectors.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill

    This draft bill establishes a new independent healthcare safety investigation body to improve patient safety.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Expanding CQC ratings to include independent healthcare providers

    Seeks views on proposed changes to Care Quality Commission (CQC) performance assessment regulations to include ratings for additional sectors.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Providing a 'safe space' in healthcare safety investigations

    Seeks views on creating a balanced 'safe space' to allow NHS staff to speak up about incidents without the fear of being punished.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • NHS Outcomes Framework 2016 to 2017

    Sets out the framework and indicators that will be used to hold NHS England to account for improvements in health outcomes.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Learning not blaming: response to 3 reports on patient safety

    Government response to the Public Administration Select Committee report on clinical incidents, and the Morecambe Bay Investigation.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: patient safety

    The government wants to make sure that health and social care services are safe for patients and adults in vulnerable situations.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS Outcomes Framework 2015 to 2016

    Sets out the outcomes and corresponding indicators that will be used to hold NHS England to account for improvements in health outcomes

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hormonal pregnancy tests: call for evidence

    We are asking the public for evidence about the use of hormonal pregnancy tests and possible adverse effects in pregnancy including birth defects.

    • From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
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  • Language controls for healthcare and associated professions

    Seeks views on changes to allow professional regulatory bodies to impose language controls on nursing, dental and pharmacy professionals.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Classification of Nexium Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant

    This consultation (ARM88) welcomes views on proposals to classify Nexium Control 20mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets as a general sales list (GSL) product in the UK.

    • From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
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  • Changing how the GMC decides on doctors’ fitness to practise

    Seeks views on changes to the way the GMC decides on a doctors’ fitness to practise and the PSA’s power to refer cases to higher courts.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reclassify Soleve Sunburn Relief cutaneous emulsion

    MHRA is asking for feedback on proposals to reclassify Soleve Sunburn Relief Cutaneous Emulsion from pharmacy to general sales list.

    • From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
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  • NHS Mandate 2014 to 2015

    The NHS Mandate between the government and NHS England sets out the ambitions for the health service.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fundamental standards for health and social care providers

    Asks for views on changes to CQC registration requirements, in order to introduce fundamental standards of safety and quality for care.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wilful neglect or ill-treatment in health and social care

    Seeks views on the details of a new criminal offence of ill-treatment or wilful neglect of users of health and social care services.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress on improving nursing for people with learning disabilities

    How learning disability nursing is improving to give high quality, compassionate care for people with learning disabilities.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping health and care services manage difficult patient behaviour

    New advice for staff on the use of restrictive interventions for patients with difficult behaviour.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Regulation of cosmetic interventions: government response

    Sets out response to the independent review of the regulation of cosmetic interventions.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mid Staffordshire NHS FT public inquiry: government response

    The government’s further response to Robert Francis QC’s report on the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust public inquiry.

    • From: Department of Health and Social Care
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government