How we contribute to government plans

1 December 2008

One of the ways we contribute to government policy is by responding to reports and consultations.

We also give briefings to MPs and ministers and work with them on relevant Bills. This is part of our work to improve social care.

Read our responses and find out more below.

Responses and contributions to:

• Our response to the DH discussion paper: The case for change – why England needs a new care and support system (Word, 100 KB, opens in new window)
• Response to consultation on extending direct payments (Word, 170 KB, opens in new window)
• The framework for the registration of health and adult social care providers (PDF, 735 KB, opens in new window)
• Changes to the regulatory framework for social care (Word, 71KB, opens in new window)
• The Health and Social Care Bill
• Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice: Deprivation of liberty safeguards
• Health and social care outcomes and accountability framework 2008-11
• The future regulation of health and adult social care in England
• Department of Health's Wider Review of Regulation in Health and Social Care
• Inspection reform: The Future of Local Services Inspection
• Independence, Well-being and Choice - the Green Paper on the future of adult social care
• Best practice guidance on the role of Director of Adult Social Services
• The vision for adult social care
• The Improving Life Chances of Disabled people report
• The Healthcare Commission's consultation on "assessment for improvement"

Find out more

• Working with others to guide our work: how people who use or work in social care help us respond to government policy.