National Service Framework for Long-Term Conditions (Hansard, 10 April 2002)

HL Deb 10 April 2002 vol 633 c99WA 99WA

§ Earl Howe
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will prepare national service frameworks for the treatment of long-term medical conditions, including the control of chronic pain. [HL3548]

§ Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
In February 2001 my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Health announced a National Service Framework for Long-term Conditions, with a particular focus on the needs of people with neurological conditions. It will also draw out some of the commonalities in the experience of patients with long-term conditions in using health and social services. The department expects to announce more details about the scope of the NSF later this year.