Consultation responses

The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation seeking views on the regulation of cosmetic intervention.

The RCN has responded to the The Welsh Government's consultation on the draft Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill. The effect of this Bill will be to change the way in which consent is to be given to deceased organ and tissue donation in Wales for the purposes of transplantation.

The RCN has responded to the RCGP's consultation seeking views on their vision to put GPs at the heart of a transformation of health services, delivering the best possible patient care over the next ten years

The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation seeking views on a proposal to transfer functions from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the Human Tissue Authority in order to streamline regulation and reduce bureaucracy.

The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation on proposals for the duties of health and wellbeing boards were published 31/07/2012. The draft guidance, on which views are being sought, provides a framework for NHS and local government to work together to undertake joint strategic needs assessments(JSNA) and joint health and wellbeing strategies (JHWS).

In 2013, a UN special event will follow up on efforts made toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and will likely raise the issue of what might follow after the target year of 2015. The RCN has responded to the European Commission's consultation seeking views to inform the preparation of an EU contribution to the UN process and the post 2015 development agenda.

The RCN has responded to the Department of Health's consultation seeking views on new objectives for the improvement of health and healthcare. Marking a move to a more patient-centred, independent, transparent and outcomes focused NHS.

The RCN has responded to Cabinet Office's Independent review which seeks views on what prevents people from being allowed to choose for themselves in services that are publicly-funded.

The RCN has responded to the Department for Educations consultation on revised safeguarding statutory guidance.

The RCN has responded to Ofsted's consultation which seeks views on the arrangements for the inspection of services for children looked after and care leavers