Policy News from October 2011

City Council consultation on direct payments
Coventry City Council is consulting on proposed changes to its Direct Payments policy.
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National consultation on social care
The Government has launched ‘Caring for our future: shared ambitions for care and support' - an engagement exercise about the priorities for improving care and support.
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New Compact ICI code now in place
New Inform, Consult & Involve code formally adopted
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Good response to opportunities for voluntary sector involvement in Council's abc programme
Ten places filled
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Focus group on early intervention feeds into CLYP Fundamental Service Review
Special meeting of the Children & Young People - Voluntary Sector Network
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Policy News from November 2011

Duty of Candour consultation launched
A consultation has been launched on implementing a ‘Duty of Candour'; a contractual requirement on NHS providers to be open with patients when things go wrong with their healthcare.
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Plain English Guide to the Localism Bill
A Good Practice and Guidance Guide Published November 2011 is the Current Plain English Guide to the Localism Bill
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Guidance on Choice of Named Consultant-Led Team
NHS patients in England will have the freedom to choose not only where they are treated, but who provides their hospital care from April 2012, as part of the Government's plans to improved patient choice.
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First Here 2 Help Consortium members event on 14th December
Chance for Members to Receive an Update on Recent Developments
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National Child Sexual Exploitation Action Plan Published
Specific Actions Set Out for National and Local Action
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NHS Operating Framework 2012/13
Essential reading for understanding key health priorities for commissioners and providers
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Policy News from December 2011

Coventry City Council's Annual Budget Consultation 2012/13
Give your thoughts on how the Council can improve services.
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First Here 2 Help Consortium Members Event Held On 14th December
Update On Recent Developments
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National Child Sexual Exploitation Action Plan Published
Specific Actions Set Out For National and Local Action
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NHS Operating Framework 2012/13
Essential Reading For Understanding Key Health Priorities for Commissioners and Providers
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