Response to local authority health scrutiny consultation

The Department of Health has published its response to the consultation on local authority health scrutiny.

The report provides an overview and analysis of the responses received, the Department of Health’s comments and the action the Department of Health intends to take to address the points raised.

This response will inform the development of a new regulations coming into force in April 2013.

For further information and to download the consultation response visit www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/12/health-scrutiny-response.