Children's National Service Framework

HC Deb 21 May 2003 vol 405 cc851-2W

Mr. Paul Marsden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether targets to improve the treatment of specific common conditions will be included in the Children's National Service Framework. [114765]

Jacqui Smith

The Children's National Service Framework will set out standards for a wide range of children's and young people's services. Rather than address specific conditions and related targets, the standards are likely to outline what support should be available to children and their parents in managing a range of conditions and problems. This will emphasise the promotion of evidence-based clinical guidelines and will provide examples of good practice.