Consultations
WAG: A new law to improve access to mental health services in Wales has been proposed by the Welsh Government. The Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 will put a duty on local health boards & councils to provide mental health support services at an earlier stage than is currently the case. It will also mean improved advocacy services (access to advice & information) for those suffering from mental health problems.
The National Assembly for Wales’ Legislation Committee No.3 will scrutinise the proposed Measure and it wants to hear the views of as many people as possible. To have your say send your submission to legislationoffice@wales.gsi.gov.uk or write to Carys Jones, Legislation Committee No.3, National Assembly for Wales, Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay, CF99 1NA.
NICE: The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has been asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance on Preventing Obesity: whole systems approach at local and community level. This guidance is due to be published in March 2012 and is being developed in line with the final scope.
A series of evidence reviews and an economic analysis are being conducted to address the key questions that are set out in the scope. NICE would like to receive any research or local information that could contribute to these reviews (by 29 April 2010), particularly in relation certain key questions (see press release for details).
