Policy responses and statements
Background: In accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993, The Healthcare Commission has prepared a draft Welsh Language Scheme which sets out how it proposes to deliver services to the public in Welsh. The Healthcare Commission has adopted the principle that in the conduct of public business in Wales, it will treat the English and Welsh languages on a basis of equality. This scheme sets out how the Healthcare Commission will give effect to that principle when providing services to the public in Wales. The Healthcare Commission exists to promote improvements in the quality of healthcare and public health in England and Wales. In England, the Commission is responsible for assessing and reporting on the performance of both NHS and independent healthcare organisations, to ensure that they are providing a high standard of care. It also encourages providers to continually improve their services and the way they work. In Wales, the Commission's role is more limited and relates mainly to working on national reviews that cover both England and Wales, as well aas its annual report on the State of Healthcare. The Healthcare Commission will prepare a report based on the comments received which will be submitted with the final version of the Scheme to the Welsh Language Board. COMMENTS ON
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