Which findings do not require action? - e.g. low priority or results that are very good.

Which things can we not change in the short term? – how do we tell people – popular recommendations that can not be taken forward require an explanation as part of your feedback.

Which things can we change in the short term? – identifying “quick wins”, especially those that can be done within existing budgets or timescales. This demonstrates that you can and will act on the outcomes of consultation.

Which results highlight the need for action? – what are the next steps, who needs to know, does funding need to be identified, is further consultation needed, when can decisions be taken?

Which results highlight the need for more communications? – what is the issue, how we will communicate it, to who and where?

Which results highlight the need for further consultation? - in some circumstances new alternatives will come to light which may themselves call for further consultation.

(Adapted from – Cabinet Office – Code of Practice on Consultation