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The government is making changes to the rules about making your own decisions. We are updating the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and considering a new system of safeguards – the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory guidance Keeping children safe in education 2021 with a view to making changes for September 2022.
Delivery plan for Opportunity North East (ONE) that aims to improve educational outcomes in secondary schools across the north-east of England.
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: Children and young people’s mental health.
Ofsted seeks your views on proposed changes to the way they carry out interim inspections of children’s homes and the way they inspect residential holiday schemes for disabled children (RHSDC).
We're seeking views on our proposals to make changes to the fees and frequency of inspections regulations from 1 April 2022.
We are seeking views on proposed standards for unregulated provision for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
We are seeking views from care experienced young people on proposed standards for unregulated accommodation for looked after children and care leavers aged 16 and 17.
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee report: 'The safety of maternity services in England'.
The government's response to the Health and Social Care Committee's evaluation on the government's progress on commitments in maternity services in England.
We want your views on whether flour millers should be required by law to add folic acid to flour.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
We want your views on our proposal to update the GBSF nutrition standards to reflect the latest scientific dietary advice.
The government's strategy to deliver excellence in adoption services across England.
We're seeking views from businesses and enforcement bodies about how best to enforce the restriction of promoted products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS).
We want your views on our proposal for a total online advertising restriction for HFSS products to reduce the amount of HFSS advertising children are exposed to online.
We want your views on reducing children's exposure to advertising for products that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) on TV and online.
This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to our statistical release on childcare providers and inspections.
Government response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) custodial institutions report about placement in secure children’s homes.
Ofsted seeks your views on proposed changes to its inspections of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).
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