One year into the coalition government and every policy area has faced an avalanche of government consultations. Health has been no exception. At the time of publication, 14 consultations had closed and were awaiting a government response in 2011 alone. It is likely that the coalition government will continue to make full use of consultations to develop policy for some time. For many organisations, writing a consultation response can be daunting, time consuming and complicated. Here is a list of top 10 tips for drafting your response that will ensure your time and effort is well spent.