Equality and human rights in the essential standards of quality and safety

Officials at the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Care Quality Commission are now analysing responses and will be producing a summary report and recommendations for amendments to the guidance. This report and the guidance will be published online at the end of January 2011.

Read the RCN's response to the consultation 'Equality and human rights in the essential standards of quality and safety' (PDF 50.5KB) [see how to access PDF files].

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