Government departments are now in purdah. For most of them this means that many of their on-going consultations should go ahead but no new public consultations should be launched. Earlier […]
How does purdah work for government departments during a consultation? Read More »
The case for putting public consultations on a proper Statutory footing The classic complaint of the British voter is that politicians only listen when they are asking for votes. ‘We
When political parties promise Read More »
Rhion Jones proposes an Office of Public Consultation Manifesto-writers will be busy this weekend. If they follow previous form, they will commit to consult on many of their proposals that
A manifesto commitment to better public engagement? Read More »
The country is preparing to go to the polls again. For Local Authorities and the NHS this means that many controversial decisions will be put on hold as the doctrine
Making the most of Purdah! Read More »
Earlier this week we received word that the House of Commons’ Select Committee on Health had launched an inquiry in the NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs). This news got
Health Select Committee launches inquiry into STPs Read More »
The tension in relationships between councillors and health commissioners is never more evident than in the run up to local elections. We can hardly blame politicians for acting politically, so
Referring consultations to the Health Secretary: what actually happens? Read More »
The NHS in England has published its ‘Next Steps’ document, taking stock of progress against the Five Year Forward View (FYFV) and charting the way forward. It is an intimidating
The NHS ‘Next Steps’ paper – and its implications for consultation and engagement Read More »
“Our NHS, our ‘national religion’, is in crisis and the adult social care system is on the brink of collapse.” The first line in the House of Lords’ report on
Institute comments on slamming Select Committee’s report on NHS long-term sustainability Read More »
To what extent should decision-makers be obliged to explain their thinking – especially if it’s in defiance of consultation responses? One of the persistent criticisms of public consultations is that
A duty to explain? Read More »
Rhion Jones has been reading Simon Stevens’ long-awaited update to the NHS Five Year Plan in England. He finds some interesting harbingers of what’s ahead in an admittedly challenging environment.
Institute comments on updated NHS Five-Year Forward View Read More »
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