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Shaping the future of care together: reply by 13 November 2009

Your chance to have your say on the reform of adult care and support in England. The Government wants to create a National Care Service which is fair, simple and affordable. How should they do it? They have published the Green Paper for public consultation.

Copies of the full Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Care Together, and the Easy Read version are available from:-
DH publications orderline
PO Box 777
London SE1 6XH
Email: dh@prolog.uk.com
Tel: 0300 123 1002
Minicom: 0300 123 1003

Quote the reference, 295936/Shaping the Future of Care Together for the full Green Paper and, for the shorter version, 295936/ER Shaping the Future of Care Together – Easy Read.

You can also order copies through the Department of Health Orderline here. Or read the consultation on the Department of Health's website. Copies in alternative languages and formats are also available, but upon request so may take some time to produce. Email careandsupport@dh.gsi.gov.uk with your details to order.

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