A new consultation on the options for allocating additional funding for local authorities for Local HealthWatch, NHS complaints advocacy and PCT Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards has been published. The consultation asks for views on different options for allocating funding and is aimed at Directors of Social Services; Directors of Finance; LINks; and other stakeholders. The deadline for response is 24th October. The consultation can be found at:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_128429