§ The Countess of Marasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, following the distribution of local authority circular LAC(2004)5—Review of Children's Cases, they will ensure that medical and social workers working with children are aware of issues arising over the medical evidence for Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, also known as fabricated or induced illness in children, by issuing supplementary guidance. [HL1992]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills (Baroness Ashton of Upholland)The Government's guidance,Safeguarding Children in Whom Illness is Fabricated or Induced (2002), sets out the processes to be followed when there are concerns a child may be or is having illness fabricated or induced. In addition, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health issued a report on Fabricated or Induced Illness by Carers (2001). It describes the role of paediatricians and child health services and how they should work with other agencies on this issue. We have no plans to introduce additional guidance