Consultations

3 November 2008

There are three important documents on my desk this morning two of which are consultations:

· Ministry of Justice

Reviewing the Mental Capacity Act 2005: forms, supervision and fees
This consultation is specifically looking at Lasting Powers of Attorney forms, Supervision by the Public Guardian and the Office of the Public Guardian and Court of Protection fees.

You can access the consultation documents at www.publicguardian.gov.uk/

The consultation ends on 15 January 2009.

· Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Enforcement policy and guidance for trusts on registering in relation to Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI)

This is a consultation exercise for the NHS and private hospitals but it is well worth us looking at it to form a view of the position of the Care Quality Commission on enforcement.

www.cqc.org.uk

The consultation ends on 16 January 2009.

· Commission for Social Care Inspection
CSCI have issued a review of the eligibility criteria for social care called “Cutting the Cake Fairly”. A document worth reading I think.
www.csci.org.uk

Any feedback that you wish to give to us can be emailed to info@nca.gb.com.