The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. They regulate health and adult social care services whether they are provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies or voluntary organisations. And they protect the interests of people detained under the Mental Health Act and subject to the Mental Capacity Act Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is developing a strategy for its work on mental health over the next three to five years. They are keen to get your views (before Monday 7 September 2009) to help them develop the strategy.

Read more here:

• Consultation on the CQC mental health strategy
• Consultations

The National Mental Health Development Unit (NMHDU) is the agency charged with supporting the implementation of mental health policy in England by the Department of Health in collaboration with the NHS, Local Authorities and other major stakeholders.