This consultation on the draft Public Contracts Regulations 2015 complies with the Government\u2019s Consultation Principles, and formally concludes a long-running period of continuous UK stakeholder engagement that commenced in 2011 when the European Commission\u2019s own consultations began.<\/p>
Following the publication of a Procurement Policy note in late 2013, the Cabinet Office engaged with stakeholders interested in specific policy areas. The comprehensive feedback from this exercise meant that a four week consultation period was appropriate and proportionate given the limited scope and impact of the remaining issues on which to consult.<\/p>
This consultation attracted a large number of responses, which shows the period allowed was reasonable.<\/p>
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Under the national seasonal flu vaccination programme, the following people continue to be offered the seasonal flu vaccination.<\/p>
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- those aged 65 years and over;<\/p>
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- those aged six months to under 65 in clinical risk groups;<\/p>
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- pregnant women;<\/p>
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- residents in long-stay care homes;<\/p>
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- carers; and<\/p>
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- health and social care workers.<\/p>
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We have not withdrawn the seasonal flu vaccination from any patient group who was previously offered the vaccination.<\/p>
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