National Service Framework for Long-term Conditions (Hansard, 24 February 2004)

HC Deb 24 February 2004 vol 418 c341W 341W

§ 15. Mr. Todd
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the progress made in preparing a national service framework for long-term conditions. [155732]

§ Dr. Ladyman
We are making good progress in developing the national service framework for longterm conditions which will focus on improving services for people with neurological conditions. We plan to publish the framework in December 2004 for implementation from 2005. Only yesterday, I met the Chairs of the External Reference Group to discuss progress, and I expect to receive final advice from the group in the spring.