The Mandate from Government was published in November 2012 and sets the objectives for NHS England for the period April 2013 to March 2015. It is now due for annual refresh for 2014-15 and DH has today launched a 12 week consultation on the proposed changes to the Mandate, with an aim to publish the final Mandate by mid/late October in time for the planning round. View the consultation document.

The Board of NHS England will be considering the implications of the proposed changes and will submit a corporate NHS England consultation response.