Britian looking to the future of health care for children
Sir Ian Kennedy today set out the areas he will consider in his review of NHS services for children.
Looking at how to build on recent progress and ensure lasting improvements in quality and outcomes for children.
The Chief Executive of the NHS, David Nicholson, has commissioned Sir Ian to explore the cultural obstacles that can stand in the way of sustained improvement in the provision of care for children and to consider what can be done to develop the NHS’ contribution to safeguarding children.
Sir Ian will look at what needs to be done to build on action already underway and how such action can be embedded and developed. He will look at areas such as:
* the care of children outside specifically paediatric settings;
* health visiting and community services;
* the pathways of care;
* primary care including A&E; and
* arrangements to safeguard children;
* the management of the transition to adult care;
* how the NHS works with its partners to support children; and
* how the NHS responds to the needs of families as well as individuals.
David Nicholson said:
“Improving child health and well-being has been a clear priority for the NHS in recent years and a comprehensive programme of action to safeguard children has delivered real progress.
“The work I have asked Sir Ian to undertake will build on this progress and his findings will be used to support sustained improvement for the long term in the work the NHS does to safeguard children”.
In his review, Sir Ian will engage with a wide range of NHS workers, leaders and key stakeholders in the field of children’s health services.
Sir Ian said
”I am delighted that David Nicholson has asked me to undertake this important piece of work. The care and welfare of children are a large part of what the NHS does. There are many examples of good practice, but there is also room for improvement: the importance of children and young people’s health and wellbeing cannot be overstated.
“I am keen to talk to NHS staff, those involved in health and healthcare, children and their families, and anyone else with an interest in this project. I want to hear about what’s working well, where the problems are and any ideas that people have for making sustainable improvements, so that we can work together to make the NHS even more responsive to children, their needs and aspirations.”
David Nicholson has asked Sir Ian to report with recommendations by March 2010
Topics: children, cultural obstacles, health care, paediatric, safeguarding children
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