§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what sanctions will be taken against strategic health authorities that have not achieved the milestones in the national service framework for older people. [175537]
§ Dr. LadymanPlanning for and implementing the majority of the milestones in the national service framework for older people is the direct responsibility of strategic health authorities (SHAs). Information is not collected centrally on progress with these. The milestones on intermediate care, stroke services, falls services and services for older adults with mental health problems, set out in the 2003–06 priorities and planning framework, are reflected in SHAs' local delivery plans (LDPs). The Department performance manages SHA service delivery against the range of agreed LDP targets through its quarterly monitoring process.