Consultation Responses

The Scottish Health Council responds to consultations which have been issued by the Scottish Government and NHS Boards, particularly for issues relating to public involvement with the NHS in Scotland.

• Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 - Secondary Legislation (October 2011)
   
• The Future of General Practice in Scotland (October 2010) 
   
• Pharmaceutical Review Entry Arrangements (June 2010) 
   
• Patient Rights (Scotland) Bill (May 2010) 
   
• Healthcare Quality Strategy for Scotland (November 2009) 
   
• NHS Education for Scotland's Learning and Development Framework (August 2009) 
   
• Public Services Reform (Scotland) Bill (August 2009)
   
• Local Healthcare Bill (March 2008) 
   
• Independent Scrutiny: the Independent Examination of Proposals for Major Change in NHS Services (February 2008)

We also produce briefings on changes to policy, regulations or legislation.

Alternative Formats

If you would like to request any of these documents in an alternative format - such as large print, Braille, audio versions or in other languages - please contact us by telephone on 0141 241 6308 or by text-phone on 0141 241 6316.